Baked Teriyaki Salmon: A Quick Family Favorite to Savor

This Baked Teriyaki Salmon is a quick and easy family favorite packed with flavor and omega-3s.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

1 lb Salmon Fillet wild sockeye offers great flavor

For the Teriyaki Glaze

1/4 cup Brown Sugar swap with coconut sugar for a healthier option
1/4 cup Soy Sauce use low-sodium for a lighter dish
2 tbsp Honey maple syrup works as a vegan alternative
1/4 cup Water no substitutions needed
2 cloves Garlic minced
to taste Pepper freshly cracked elevates flavor
1 tbsp Cornstarch helps thicken the sauce
2 tbsp Cold Water for mixing with cornstarch

For Serving

1 each Lemon Wedges to serve alongside the salmon

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Aluminum foil
small saucepan
whisk

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Carefully lay the salmon fillet skin-side down on the lined baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, water, minced garlic, and freshly cracked pepper, and whisk over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir this mixture into your simmering sauce and cook for an additional 30 seconds until thickened.
Evenly spread the teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillet.
Bake for 12-20 minutes, checking at 12 minutes for doneness.
Serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thickness of the salmon will affect baking time; adjust accordingly.

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