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Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Juicy baked salmon glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce, perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and umami flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water to dissolve cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Foil or parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and simmer gently.
  2. Whisk cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce until thickened.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  4. Place salmon on sheet, brush with sauce, and bake 12–15 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.