Description
This Irresistibly Easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an unforgettable dish for dinner. Marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and baked to tender perfection, the salmon is garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be a substitute)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
Main Ingredients:
- 4 fillets Salmon Fillets (skin-on recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional, toast for added crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined to create the flavorful teriyaki marinade.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Allow the salmon to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the marinated salmon to a baking dish, skin-side down. Discard the marinade used for soaking but reserve the remaining marinade for glazing.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Glaze the Salmon: In the last few minutes of baking, gently brush the reserved marinade over the salmon fillets to create a glossy, flavorful finish.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Then, garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden for extra crunch and flavor.
- Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute for rice vinegar, though it will add a slightly different tang.
- Marinating time can be adjusted between 15-30 minutes depending on how strong you want the teriyaki flavor to be.
- Salmon fillets should be skin-on to help keep the fish moist during baking.