Amazing 20-Minute Teriyaki Salmon: 1 Secret Dinner Win
Make a delicious, healthy teriyaki salmon in just 20 minutes. This recipe balances deep, comforting flavor with fresh, quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Soy sauce
- Honey or maple syrup
- Ginger, grated
- Garlic, minced
- Sesame oil
- Olive oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. This is your glaze.
- Brush about half of the teriyaki glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake the salmon for 10 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the fillets.
- Return the salmon to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on fillet thickness.
- Remove from the oven. Drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving immediately.
Notes
- For an extra bright flavor, use fresh lemon juice in your glaze.
- You can cook this salmon in an air fryer for an even crispier finish; adjust time as needed.
- Serve this salmon with quick-cooking brown rice or steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg