Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4
I love a simple meal that I can easily throw together at any time. This baked Teriyaki salmon is one of my go-to’s for the best, quick dinner. The salmon always turned out tender and flaky. And the delicious homemade teriyaki sauce is a game-changer! If you are looking for a healthy dinner option, this baked teriyaki salmon is a must!
For a filling meal, this baked teriyaki salmon is best paired with quinoa, brown/white rice, roasted veggies, cauliflower rice, or baked or roasted potatoes. This is also excellent to serve over salads!
Throw this salmon together in less than thirty minutes using just a couple of simple ingredients. If you want to meal prep, this is also an amazing option. Make this from scratch and enjoy a healthy dinner with your loved ones!
Ingredients
1 Green Onion, sliced
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
4 Skinless Salmon Fillets – about 6 ounces each
Teriyaki Sauce:
¼ c. Fresh orange juice
⅓ c. Low-sodium soy sauce
2-3 tablespoons Water
1 tablespoon Minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Honey
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes or to taste
½ tablespoon Gluten-free flour
½ Lemon, juiced
How to make Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Place the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well until blended.
Step 3: Using non-stick cooking spray, grease a baking dish. Then, lay the salmon on the greased baking dish.
Step 4: Over the salmon, pour the sauce.
Step 5: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is completely cooked and flaky.
Step 6: Take the baking dish out of the oven when done. Over the salmon, spoon the thickened sauce from the baking dish.
Step 7: Before serving, garnish the salmon with some sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 316 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 Green Onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 4 Skinless Salmon Fillets - about 6 ounces each
- Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ c. Fresh orange juice
- ⅓ c. Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes or to taste
- ½ tablespoon Gluten-free flour
- ½ Lemon juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.
- Place the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well until blended.
- Using non-stick cooking spray, grease a baking dish. Then, lay the salmon on the greased baking dish.
- Over the salmon, pour the sauce.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is completely cooked and flaky.
- Take the baking dish out of the oven when done. Over the salmon, spoon the thickened sauce from the baking dish.
- Before serving, garnish the salmon with some sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!