Description
This Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe offers a delicious and healthy dinner option featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce enhanced with honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Perfectly baked to retain moisture and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a quick and satisfying meal for four.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
Teriyaki Marinade
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine teriyaki sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger, mixing well to create a balanced sweet and savory marinade.
- Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets into a baking dish and pour the prepared teriyaki mixture evenly over them, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
- Let it soak: Allow the salmon to marinate for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can infuse the fish thoroughly.
- Bake the salmon: Put the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving to add freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Marinating the salmon longer than 15 minutes can deepen the flavor, but avoid exceeding 1 hour to prevent the fish from becoming too soft.
- Use fresh ginger for the best aroma and taste.
- To keep the salmon moist, avoid overbaking; check at 15 minutes if it flakes easily.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the teriyaki sauce you use is gluten-free.
