Description
Indulge in this easy teriyaki salmon recipe, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms your weeknight dinners into something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce with minced garlic if desired. Pour the mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and turns from translucent to pink.
- Once cooked, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top before serving.
Notes
- Marinate your salmon for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Feel free to substitute sesame seeds or green onions for other herbs or nuts based on your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg