Teriyaki Salmon
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon(s) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds salmon steaks or filets
- 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon(s) water cold
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic paste, and ginger paste.½ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon(s) sesame oil, 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 tsp. garlic paste, 1 tsp. ginger paste
- Place salmon piece(s) in a Ziploc bag or bowl/dish with sides. Pour half of the marinade mixture over the salmon, reserving the other half to thicken on the stovetop for a serving sauce.1 ½ - 2 pounds salmon
- Marinate the salmon, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours. Preheat the oven to 450°F, and line a sheet pan or baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Remove salmon from marinade, and place on the prepared sheet pan or baking dish. Discard the marinade in the Ziploc bag.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the fish registers 145°F in the center. Remove from the oven, cover with a piece of aluminum foil and allow to sit for 5 minutes longer.
- Transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.
- Make a slurry by stirring the cornstarch into the water until it dissolves.1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch, 1 tablespoon(s) water
- While whisking, pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce on the stovetop and cook 1-2 minutes at a low boil until the sauce has thickened.
- Place the salmon on a serving platter. Garnish with the prepared teriyaki sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ¼ pound of teriyaki salmon. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Family Dinners Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Salmon
Serving Size
0.25 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
338
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
900
mg
39
%
Potassium
1015
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
79
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
