Description
Succulent teriyaki salmon brings Japanese flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Glaze-coated fish emerges tender and rich, promising a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by arranging a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the salmon. Calibrate the oven temperature to a precise 400F (200C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment.
- Craft a vibrant teriyaki glaze by whisking together aromatic ingredients. Blend teriyaki sauce with golden honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and a hint of sesame oil to create a complex, layered marinade.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them skin-side down. Lavishly coat each piece with the teriyaki mixture, allowing the flavors to penetrate the delicate fish. Allow the salmon to rest and absorb the marinade at ambient temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the marinated salmon into the preheated oven. Roast for approximately 12-15 minutes, monitoring the fish’s transformation. The salmon should develop a beautiful golden hue and become easily flakable when tested with a fork. For an enhanced caramelized exterior, activate the broiler during the final 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent excessive charring.
- Complete the dish with an elegant finishing touch. Scatter toasted sesame seeds and delicately sliced green onions across the salmon’s surface. Present the teriyaki salmon alongside steamed rice, roasted seasonal vegetables, or a crisp, refreshing salad for a harmonious meal.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of honey to add unique flavor profiles to the teriyaki glaze, from mild clover to robust buckwheat honey.
- Opt for wild-caught salmon when possible, as it offers a richer taste and higher omega-3 content compared to farm-raised varieties.
- Reduce marinating time to 5 minutes for a lighter glaze or extend to 30 minutes for more intense flavor absorption if you have extra time.
- Transform this dish into a low-carb option by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice, perfect for keto and paleo diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg