Nicole's Teriyaki Salmon

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Nicole’s Teriyaki Salmon, a perfectly balanced, flavor-packed dish that’s as quick as it is satisfying. This recipe features tender salmon fillets brushed with a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce, crafted from soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and a hint of fresh garlic and ginger for a bold, savory-sweet glaze. Baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, the salmon emerges flaky, juicy, and irresistibly delicious. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for an elegant finish, and pair with steamed rice and fresh vegetables to create a wholesome meal. With minimal prep time and all-natural ingredients, Nicole’s Teriyaki Salmon is your go-to recipe for an easy yet restaurant-quality dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
• 0.333 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this into the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush a generous amount of the teriyaki sauce over each fillet, reserving some sauce for later.

Step 5

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the fillets.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and brush with more teriyaki sauce.

Step 7

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(912.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1643.3

Total Fat 95.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 3624.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 151.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 148.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 429.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 36.5%

Carbs: 12.0%