Baked Teriyaki Salmon

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.

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

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!

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.

Source: healthyfitnessmeals.com