This Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe rivals even the best restaurants. The incredibly easy dinner entrée is ready in about 20 minutes. The salmon filets are drizzled with sweet smoky hoisin sauce and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. My personal chef clients can't get enough of this delicious dish!
This salmon recipe is one my personal chef clients love. And my husband loves it too. He said he'd eat the homemade teriyaki sauce on anything! The baked salmon is so buttery and holds its own with the bold Asian flavors.
This quick to make family favorite entrée is perfect for weeknight dinners or when entertaining guests over the weekend. The recipe was inspired by my hibachi shrimp recipe, as I just love Asian-inspired recipes.
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Why you'll love this baked teriyaki salmon recipe
- Restaurant quality entrée at home ~ This easy teriyaki salmon recipe is packed with bold Asian flavors. It tastes so good and rivals any restaurant teriyaki salmon.
- Easy to make ~ Check your kitchen cabinets. Well stocked kitchens will contain the simple teriyaki sauce ingredients need for this dish. The recipe is also quick to make as there's no need to marinate the salmon.
- Delicious ~ Double the sauces ~ hoisin and teriyaki ~ and the rich flavor of the salmon make this easy baked teriyaki salmon recipe delicious.
Ingredients & substitutions
Along with salmon filets, this recipe includes everyday Asian ingredients. They're easily found in grocery stores and online. Scroll down to the complete recipe card for full ingredient quantities.
- salmon filets ~ Choose either skin on or skinless salmon.
- hoisin sauce ~ A smoky Asian barbecue sauce. Gluten free ones are available too. In a pinch, use regular barbecue sauce.
- water
- reduced sodium soy sauce ~ To control the amount of salt in the recipe, I use a low sodium soy sauce. You can use regular soy sauce too. Use tamari to make the recipe gluten free.
- light brown sugar ~ Dark brown sugar or granulated sugar are alternatives.
- honey
- ginger powder
- garlic powder
- cornstarch
- green onions
- sesame seeds
How to make teriyaki salmon in the oven
1. Place salmon on a foil lined baking sheet and brush with hoisin sauce.
2. Make teriyaki sauce by combining water, reduced sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, honey, ginger powder and garlic powder.
3. Add a mixture of water and cornstarch to thicken the teriyaki sauce.
5. Bake the salmon in a 400 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Drizzle the salmon with the teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Dinner is served!
Hint: Line the rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.
Variations
- Try a different fish - Swordfish, halibut, mahi mahi, bluefish, haddock and cod are tasty alternatives to the salmon.
- Add some spice - Add chili pepper flakes to the teriyaki sauce along with the garlic powder to add a little heat.
- Make it a sandwich - Serve the baked salmon on a long roll with shredded lettuce, thin slices of pineapple and tartar sauce.
How to store teriyaki glazed salmon
Store any leftover teriyaki salmon in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
The best way to reheat fish is in the microwave. Heat on 60 percent power for 1 to 2 minutes. Continue heating at 30 second intervals until heated through.
Amy' top tips
- Purchase pieces of salmon that are the same thickness ~ Fish that is all the same thickness (about 2 inches thick is perfect) will cook in the same amount of time.
- Take the salmon's temperature ~ For moist and delicious salmon, cook it to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. A quick reading digital thermometer is handy for checking the temp.
- Leftover teriyaki sauce? Serve any remaining sauce with the salmon for those who like their fish extra flavorful. Also brush it on steak, pork chops, shrimp and chicken. Drizzle the homemade sauce over cooked broccoli, carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Just thaw the fish before proceeding with Step 1 of the recipe.
No, you don't need to cover the salmon while it bakes. Leave it uncovered to allow the teriyaki sauce to caramelize on the surface.
What to serve with teriyaki salmon
Fluffy white rice is one of my favorite side dishes to serve with teriyaki salmon. I love this fried rice and this cauliflower rice pilaf too. Also serve this delicious baked salmon recipe over garlic sesame noodles.
Try these tasty and fresh vegetable spring rolls with a peanut dipping sauce. Steamed or roasted green beans, broccoli, asparagus,
More salmon recipes to try
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Recipe
Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¾ cup water divided
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a ¼ size baking sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Place the salmon on the baking sheet. Brush with the hoisin sauce. Set aside.
- In a small pot over medium low heat, add ½ cup water, the reduced sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, honey, ginger powder and garlic powder.
- Bring the teriyaki mixture to a boil and continuing boiling for 1 minute. Watch carefully so the mixture does not boil over.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup water and the cornstarch. Stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
- Slow power the cornstarch mixture into the teriyaki mixture. Stir and continue cooking until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes. Remove the teriyaki sauce from the heat.
- Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of the teriyaki sauce over each piece of salmon.
- Sprinkle the salmon with the sesame seeds.
- Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and drizzle with more of the teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with the green onions.
- Serve.
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