The Best Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-and-savory teriyaki sauce, finished with a hint of ginger and sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp (grated) ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (toasted) sesame seeds
- 2 (sliced) green onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Brush half of the glaze over salmon.
- Step 3: Place salmon on prepared sheet and bake 12-15 minutes until flaky and golden. Brush with remaining glaze during last 3 minutes of baking.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with steamed rice or broccoli.
