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Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Close-up of a flaky Baked Teriyaki Salmon fillet covered in dark glaze, sesame seeds, and green onions.
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Follow these steps to bake salmon fillets coated in a simple teriyaki glaze until they are moist and flaky.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush about half of the teriyaki sauce evenly over the top of each fillet. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the remaining teriyaki sauce over the cooked salmon.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion before serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can place a few thin slices of lemon on top of the salmon before baking.
  • If you prefer a stickier glaze, you can briefly broil the salmon for the last 1 to 2 minutes after brushing with the reserved sauce, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Serve this salmon with steamed rice and a side of steamed broccoli or asparagus.

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