Description
Teriyaki salmon is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe not only impresses guests but also brings back fond memories of family gatherings. With just a few quality ingredients, you can enjoy a restaurant-worthy meal at home that pairs beautifully with rice, vegetables, or even in sushi rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well blended.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your grill for medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon: For baking, place marinated salmon on a lined baking sheet skin-side down and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. For grilling, cook skin-side down for about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top and serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg