Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
This Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon recipe features tender, flavorful salmon fillets coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Baked to perfection and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or regular soy sauce with reduced salt to ¼ teaspoon)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnishes
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 x 1-inch sheet pan or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the salmon from sticking and set it aside.
- Make Teriyaki Sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and sesame oil. Heat the mixture over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk this into the simmering sauce. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a boil and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce separately for finishing the salmon later.
- Prepare Salmon for Baking. Place the salmon fillets evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the salmon, using a pastry brush if desired to coat the fillets evenly with the sauce.
- Bake the Salmon. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque throughout and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Optionally, remove the foil during the last few minutes to brown the tops of the fillets.
- Finish and Garnish. Once baked, brush the tops of the salmon with the reserved ¼ cup of teriyaki sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately, ideally alongside steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness, but adjust salt in the recipe as needed.
- Make sure to not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the salmon in the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute apple cider vinegar with rice vinegar for a milder tang.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
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