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Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Baked Teriyaki Salmon: A Delicious 30-Minute Family Meal

Baked Teriyaki Salmon is a quick, healthy, and delicious family meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese-American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or frozen; adjust cooking time if using frozen.
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce Homemade or store-bought.
For Greasing
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Substitute with olive oil or sesame oil for flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional; enhances presentation.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Optional; substitute with chives if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Teriyaki Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients.
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with vegetable oil.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the greased dish, skin-side down, and pour teriyaki sauce over them. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove from oven and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking. Check for doneness at 12 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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