Description
Salmon lovers will adore this teriyaki salmon, blending Japanese flavors with simple home cooking techniques. Fresh Pacific salmon meets sweet-savory glaze, promising delightful dinner results for busy home chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- ½ cup (120 ml) teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsps honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400F (200C), creating an optimal cooking environment for the salmon.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk together teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to craft a complex, aromatic marinade that will infuse the fish with rich flavors.
- Salmon Marination: Position salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet, generously coating each piece with the teriyaki mixture. Allow the fish to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, enabling deep flavor absorption.
- Roasting Process: Slide the marinated salmon into the preheated oven, roasting for 12-15 minutes until it turns golden and flakes easily with a fork. For a caramelized finish, activate the broiler during the final 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish the salmon with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve alongside steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad to complete the culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate Smartly: Let salmon absorb teriyaki glaze for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to enhance flavor penetration without compromising fish texture.
- Monitor Cooking Precision: Check salmon at 12-minute mark to prevent overcooking, ensuring fish remains moist and flakes easily with gentle fork pressure.
- Broiler Technique: Activate broiler for final 2-3 minutes to create caramelized, golden exterior, but watch carefully to avoid burning the delicate fish surface.
- Serve Fresh and Hot: Immediately garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, presenting salmon while temperature and flavor are at peak performance for maximum taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg