Easy Teriyaki Salmon
This easy teriyaki salmon recipe delivers tender, flaky salmon glazed with a sticky, savory-sweet sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon skin-on or skinless
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil like avocado or canola
Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/3 cup Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tbsp Honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Ginger grated fresh
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil optional
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes optional for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet skin-side down.
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until glaze thickens. Optionally stir in sesame oil and chili flakes. Remove from heat.
- Brush salmon with half the glaze and bake for 12–15 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes at the end for caramelization.
- Brush remaining glaze on salmon before serving. Serve with rice, vegetables, or as part of a bowl.
Notes
For air fryer: cook at 390°F for 8–10 minutes. For grill: cook over medium heat 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze.
Nutrition Information:
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- Calories: 375 kcal
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 30g