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Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

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This Teriyaki Salmon recipe features tender salmon slices baked to perfection and glazed with a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Marinated briefly and then oven-baked, the salmon is finished with a flavorful brush of thickened sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, making it a delicious, healthy, and simple main dish.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 2 1/2 lbs salmon filet (sliced into 2″ wide slices)

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced-sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water (cold)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Green onion chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a large rimmed baking sheet or cover it with foil and grease for easier clean-up.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (205°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
  3. Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, dark brown sugar, honey, reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring mixture to a simmer.
  4. Dissolve Cornstarch: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth and fully dissolved.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering saucepan. Continue to heat and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. If too thick, add water gradually to thin as needed.
  6. Cool Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the teriyaki sauce to cool to room temperature before using for marinating.
  7. Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon slices in a large mixing bowl and pour the cooled teriyaki sauce over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to a few hours for deeper flavor.
  8. Arrange Salmon for Baking: Transfer the marinated salmon slices onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not discard the leftover marinade.
  9. Bake Salmon: Place baking sheet in the oven and bake salmon for 12-16 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
  10. Simmer Remaining Marinade: While salmon bakes, pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes to ensure it is safe and thickened.
  11. Glaze and Garnish: Once salmon is cooked, brush it generously with the simmered teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  12. Serve: Serve the glazed teriyaki salmon immediately while warm and flavorful.

Notes

  • Marinating time can be extended up to a few hours for more intense flavor.
  • Use reduced-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
  • Monitor baking time closely depending on the thickness of salmon slices to avoid overcooking.
  • The leftover marinade must be boiled to eliminate any raw fish contamination before using as a glaze.
  • For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Optional garnishes add texture and visual appeal but can be omitted.

Keywords: teriyaki salmon, baked salmon, homemade teriyaki sauce, Japanese salmon recipe, healthy salmon dinner

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