Description
This Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare tender, flaky salmon glazed with savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, served alongside steamed broccoli and fluffy cooked rice for a balanced, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Sauce
- 4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each)
- 1 batch teriyaki sauce (see note below)
Sides and Garnish
- 2 cups cooked rice (to serve)
- 2 cups cooked broccoli (to serve)
- â…“ cup diced scallion (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is fully heated for even cooking of the salmon fillets.
- Prepare Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin side down to help protect the delicate flesh during baking and to achieve a nice texture.
- Apply Teriyaki Sauce: Brush each salmon fillet generously with the teriyaki sauce, making sure to coat all surfaces evenly for rich flavor infusion.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, ensuring it remains moist and tender.
- Prepare Sides: While the salmon is baking, cook the rice and steam the broccoli, preparing the sides to be served warm and fresh.
- Serve: Plate the baked teriyaki salmon over the cooked rice, adding steamed broccoli on the side to complete the meal.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the diced scallions on top of the salmon for a fresh and colorful garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought teriyaki sauce or make your own by combining soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and ginger.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- For an extra glaze, brush additional teriyaki sauce on the salmon halfway through baking.
- Steaming broccoli preserves its nutrients and keeps it crisp-tender.
