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The Best 20-Minute Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon (Thick, Sticky Glaze)

Two fillets of glistening teriyaki salmon covered in thick sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions.
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Make this quick and flavorful salmon with a homemade teriyaki glaze. This baked salmon recipe is ready fast, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Sticky Teriyaki Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • Optional garnish: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Rub the fillets lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Prepare the teriyaki glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and minced garlic.
  4. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately.
  6. Brush about half of the teriyaki glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  7. Bake the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is nearly cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush the remaining teriyaki glaze over the cooked salmon.
  9. Return the salmon to the oven and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to caramelize the glaze slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Remove from the oven. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving. Serve immediately with rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a crispier top, you can switch the oven setting to broil for the final 1-2 minutes, keeping the oven door slightly ajar and watching closely.
  • If you prefer pan-fried salmon technique, cook the salmon skin-side down in an oven-safe skillet for 4 minutes, flip, brush with glaze, and finish in the oven.
  • This recipe works well for family friendly seafood portions.

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