Teriyaki Salmon

Easy and lip-smacking good salmon fillets are marinated in a sweet, tangy, homemade teriyaki sauce and baked to perfection. Serve it with extra teriyaki glaze, healthy, delicious veggies, and rice for an amazing meal in under an hour. Perfect for those crazy busy weeknights.

Course Main

Cuisine American, Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 277kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
1 teaspoon (2g) black pepper
1 tablespoon (8g) minced garlic
½ teaspoon (1g) minced ginger
2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons (12g-25g) brown sugar to taste
1 tablespoon (15ml) sriracha sauce
1½ tablespoons (23ml) apple cider vinegar
¼ cup (60ml) water
1 teaspoon (3g) cornstarch
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205℃).
Grease a 9x13 baking pan, oven-proof cast iron skillet, or baking sheet. If using a baking sheet, cover it with foil and then grease it for easier clean-up.
Season salmon fillets with pepper. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch.
Place salmon fillets into a large Tupperware bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade in and coat the fish well. Marinate for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
After marinating, take the salmon fillets from the fridge and place them in a baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until flaky when poked with a fork. Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of salmon fillets.
While salmon is baking, pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan. Heat on medium, bring to a boil, turn heat down, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Take salmon out of the oven when cooked to your liking. Serve on a plate, pour extra teriyaki sauce on top, or serve it on the side.
Garnish with green onions and serve with rice and broccoli.

Notes

If you realize you've run out of vinegar, lemon or lime juice will be just as delicious.
Cover your baking sheet (if using) with foil and then spray with oil for easier clean-up.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition