Name: Baked Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 fresh salmon fillets 6 oz each; 2 tablespoons 4 fresh salmon fillets 6 oz each; 2 tablespoons Teriyaki Sauce – Crafted from soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic, with optional additions such as red chili flakes, cornstarch, or honey to enhance flavor and consistency.; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger grated; 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish; 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger grated; 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish; 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional; Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:; ½ cup soy sauce (non-alcoholic alternative, e.g., naturally brewed or tamarind-based); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (if needed for thickening)

Ingredients

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4 fresh salmon fillets 6 oz each
2 tablespoons 4 fresh salmon fillets 6 oz each
2 tablespoons Teriyaki Sauce – Crafted from soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic, with optional additions such as red chili flakes, cornstarch, or honey to enhance flavor and consistency.
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
½ cup soy sauce (non-alcoholic alternative, e.g., naturally brewed or tamarind-based)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (if needed for thickening)

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the teriyaki marinade

Start by whisking together the soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar (or honey), and sesame oil in a bowl. Taste it—you’re looking for that sweet-savory harmony. If you like things a little spicier, toss in a pinch of red chili flakes.

Step 2: Marinate the salmon

Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, but no longer—you don’t want the fish to get too salty.

Step 3: Preheat the oven

When you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Take the salmon out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Step 4: Bake the salmon

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and place the fillets skin-side down. Let the excess marinade drip off before placing the salmon on the sheet.

Step 5: Reduce the marinade

Pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan and simmer it for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. This makes a fantastic glaze to brush over the salmon later.

Step 6: Bake to perfection

Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. If you’re using the glaze, brush it on during the last 2-3 minutes for extra caramelization.

Notes

Got leftovers? Lucky you! Store the baked salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, avoid the microwave if you can—it tends to dry out the fish. Instead, warm it gently in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Author: Nora
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner