A perfectly flaky and tender salmon recipe that’s made with an easy homemade teriyaki sauce and baked to perfection. Makes for a perfect lunch or dinner recipe that can be ready in less than 3o minutes.
This baked teriyaki salmon is so easy to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. Get dinner on the table in no time. They are also perfect for those who like to meal prep. The teriyaki sauce is so delicious, gluten-free, and is made from scratch. Enjoy tender, flaky and perfectly cooked teriyaki glazed salmon with your family with a side of rice or quinoa.
HOW TO MAKE BAKED TERIYAKI SALMON
Preparing dinner for your family can’t get any easier with this tasty teriyaki salmon recipe.
What to do:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl whisk together all teriyaki sauce ingredients, which are soy sauce, orange juice, water, ginger, garlic, honey, chili, lemon, and flour.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place the salmon in it.
Pour the sauce over the salmon and then bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the oven, and spoon over with the thickened teriyaki sauce from the baking dish. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
HOW TO MAKE TERIYAKI SAUCE
Ingredients you need:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (or gluten-free )
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2-3 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp honey
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp chili flakes, or to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 Tbsp gluten-free flour
Place all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce in a bowl and whisk until combined. No need to cook on the stove since it will cook through in the oven and get thicker that way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’ve gathered a few questions that are frequently asked about teriyaki salmon. If we haven’t answered any that you may have, feel free to leave us a comment below.
Is teriyaki sauce gluten-free
Teriyaki sauce contains soy sauce which contains gluten from wheat and soybeans. Unless you buy gluten-free soy sauce to make your homemade teriyaki sauce it won’t be gluten-free. Look for gluten-free teriyaki sauce like this one.
How to thicken teriyaki sauce
To thicken your teriyaki sauce there are a few options. Try adding a bit more flour or use thickeners like cornstarch, arrowroot powder, Tapioca Flour, or rice flour. Use in moderation. You may only need about 1 teaspoon of thickener. Dissolve in a small amount of water before adding into the sauce.
How to cook teriyaki salmon
There are different ways to cook teriyaki salmon. You can either use the stovetop or the oven.
- Stovetop: Pan sear salmon over medium heat. About 3 minutes on each side. Then add the teriyaki sauce and allow to cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens. Then serve.
- Oven: Bake, grill or roast the salmon in the oven over a greased sheet pan or dish. We prefer baking since it allows the salmon to cook through without the risk of overcooking or burning. You may hold off on adding the sauce until the salmon is half baked or just add it in along with the salmon like we did to this easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe.
What goes well with teriyaki salmon
Teriyaki salmon pairs well with so many different sides like:
- White or brown rice
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower rice
- Roasted veggies
- Baked or roasted potatoes
- Over Salads
We assure you that this is the BEST teriyaki salmon recipe and super easy to put together. We hope you love it and share it with your friends and family. Please leave us some feedback in the comments below and don’t forget to rate it!
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Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Salmon Fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 Green Onion sliced
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
Teriyaki Sauce:
- ⅓ Cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ Cup Fresh orange juice
- 2-3 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp Minced fresh ginger
- 1 Tsp Chili Flakes or to taste
- ½ Lemon juiced
- ½ Tbsp Gluten-free flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl whisk together all teriyaki sauce ingredients. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place the salmon in.
- Pour the sauce over then bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the oven, and spoon over with the thickened sauce from the baking dish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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Karen says
Awesome flavour!
Rena says
Thanks Karen
Judy says
Sauce tasted great but didn’t thicken up. Should I omit the water?
Rena says
Thats odd.. you can for sure omit the water. What did you use for the thickener? did you changed anything?
Kiki says
The best teriyaki sauce made ever!!
Rena says
Thank you
Mili says
Super
Eva Harp says
This stuff is the best hands down. The flavor is perfect!
Rena says
Thank you Eva. Glad you loved it.
adam says
Followed the directions but the sauce did not thicken up.
Reenie says
Because of time constraints I cooked this on the stovetop. Cooked the salmon for about three minutes each on each side and then added the thickened sauce for a few minutes. Really good and easy. Will be making it again. Thank you for sharing
Rena says
Great Idea. Thanks for the feedback.
Dana says
Delicious easy recipe – can’t ask for more. Have omitted ginger previously and still tasty. Often add a dash of sesame oil to the sauce as an extra, and also try to let the salmon marinade beforehand for as long as possible, when I have the time / remember to. Thank you for sharing!!
Rena says
Awesome! making the marinade before time is a great idea
Aisha says
Absolutely delicious! I get rave reviews every time I make.
Rena says
So awesome! Thanks for leaving us your feedback.
Phyllis says
Can regular flour replace gluten free flour?
Thanks.
Rena says
Hi there, Yes you can
TK says
Made this on the Traeger. Good stuff!
Rena says
Thank you!
Sara says
This is the best salmon recipe ever. My kids and I love it. Thank you!
Rena says
Thanks! So glad you guys all loved it.
Barbara says
I made this last night. It was delicious. I will make this again, thanks for posting.
Rena says
Thanks for the feedback. So glad you loved it
Jutta says
I made this last night and it was fabulous. Easy to make, too. This one is here to stay. Thanks for sharing
Rena says
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you loved it
Minou says
I love Teriyaki salmon. Thank you for the recipe for home-made Teriyaki sauce. The home-made Teriyaki sauce was delicious.
Rena says
Yay.Thank you!
Luna Regina says
I am always on the lookout for healthy, delicious meals like this one! Thanks for sharing!
Clo says
It is absolutely delicious!!!! Thanks!!!
Rena says
Thanks Clo
Anne says
I love Teriyaki Salmon and have missed it so much since going gluten-free a few years ago. This was delicious!! It will be a regular on my meal list now. Thank you for a great recipe to add to my rotation! I can’t wait until I can entertain again.
Rena says
Glad you loved it. We all hope we can entertain soon. The simple things we miss!