This Baked Teriyaki Salmon is and easy dinner that is definitely gonna be a big hit with your family! And guess what, this sauce is so delicious, you can use it for baked chicken tenders as well.

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The homemade sweet and sticky teriyaki glaze when baked over flaky and tender salmon fillets, this recipe appeals to the picky eater and even people who aren't a fan of fish!

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baked teriyaki salmon with sticky teriyaki sauce over it on a wooden plate

Serve it over brown rice or white rice or cauliflower rice or just as is and you'll love it.

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Why this Recipe for Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Works?

Because of just 3 easy steps - It's one of the most basic recipe ever with ingredients that we find most of the times in our homes.
Less Time - When you're hungry and need to make something that gets done in just 30-minutes, this recipe will work magic.
Rich in omega 3s - This Baked Teriyaki Salmon is rich in protein and is so easy to prepare.

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Ingredients for Teriyaki Salmon Marinade

Salmon - You will need your weeknight proteins, right? Well. when bored of chicken breasts, go for salmon. Rich in protein, and also an excellent source of omega 3, this Asian Salmon dinner is super amazing.
Maple Syrup - Most people will use light brown sugar. But, I like the sticky taste that Maple Syrup contributes to the sauce. It caramelizes so well and brings a umami flavor.
Toasted Sesame Oil - I don't use olive oil for Asian recipes. I love the taste of toasted sesame oil.
Fresh Ginger - Ginger takes the taste of this dish to one notch higher. It simply adds more depth to the recipe.
Green Onions + Sesame Seeds - That final touch to make it look more Asian.

How to Make Oven Baked Teriyaki Salmon in foil?

Step 1: Pat dry the Salmon

Prepare a baking dish by covering it up in foil and greasing it well. Pat dry the salmon fillets and place it in the baking dish.

Step 2: Stir the ingredients

In a bowl, stir the ingredients well and and glaze it over your salmon in the baking dish.

Step 3: Bake and Baste

Bake your Salmon in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes, baste and then continue baking until tender and flaky.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

Meanwhile simmer the sauce in a small pan. Or you can alternatively broil it once the salmon is cooked. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve!

Storage Tips for teriyaki Salmon bowl

To Store - Salmon is always best when eaten the day it's made. However, when you've got some leftovers for this Baked Teriyaki Salmon, you can keep it in an airtight container or in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To Reheat - Allow the Salmon to come to room temperature. Heat a skillet on medium high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the pan and gently rewarm individual salmon fillets with a splash of water. Remove once it is heated through.

What to serve with Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Rice - Rice is the best thing to serve your Teriyaki Salmon with. You can go with white rice or brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Steamed Veggies - This pairs well with steamed broccoli and steamed green beans.

Tips to Make Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Avoid Overcooking your Salmon - For best and accurate cooking use a instant read thermometer to check if the salmon is done. Fish is fully cooked at 145°F but I generally take it out of the oven a few degrees early because while the salmon is resting it is still cooking.
Keep the Skin on - You can go with skin on or skin off. I personally like it with skin on. Again, that is a personal preference. In my experience, the fish is a dried out when you cook it with skin off.

Is it better to bake Salmon at 350 or 400?

The best temperature to bake salmon is 400°F or 205°C as this is the temperature where the fish gets that golden color and the skin gets crispy.

How long does it take to cook Salmon at 400 degrees?

As a general rule, when you are baking Salmon in foil at 400°F you can expect the cooking time to be around 12-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillet.

Is it better to bake salmon covered or uncovered?

When you bake salmon uncovered the fish gains a taste and a texture. And, honestly, even the thicker fillets don't take longer than 15-20 minutes in the oven.

For Ideal results, I recommend bake the salmon uncovered in the oven.

Is it better to pan fry or oven bake salmon?

It is best to oven bake salmon because Salmon is high in fat and high in protein and when you pan fry it produces glycotoxins. Therefore I'd recommend baking your Salmon in the oven than pan frying.

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Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe is the best salmon dinner recipe ever! Coated in homemade Teriyaki sauce this is something that you'll want for busy weeknights as well as fancy date nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients

4 ½lbs salmon fillets sliced into 2" wide slices

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 2-3 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger

To serve:

sesame seeds to garnish optional
Green onion chopped, optional

Instructions

Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and then grease it well. Preheat oven to 400°F

How to Make Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon:

Combine the ingredients for the sauce. Stir well to make sure brown sugar is dissolved.
Place individual salmon slices in a bowl. Pour the sauce over the salmon and cover it with a plastic wrap and allow the marinade to sit at room temperature for 20-minutes.
Transfer the salmon to the prepared baking dish without the marinade. Keep the marinade aside.
Bake at 400°F for 6 min. Baste it with the sauce and then continue cooking until salmon is cooked through and flaky. If you have a thick salmon you may have to bake it longer.
Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer the heat and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the Salmon is done, pull it out of the oven and brush with teriyaki syrup and then, gently sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds as required.

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