Major salmon fans over here and this teriyaki salmon recipe is a winner! It’s so simple and doesn’t require any lengthy marinating, but is super flavorful. The Asian salmon turns out flaky, juicy and absolutely delicious with the homemade teriyaki sauce.
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This is an easy salmon dinner idea the whole family will love. My son LOVED it and he doesn’t usually refill his plate for salmon. Funny all I have to tell him is “it tastes like Panda” and he’s sold. He’s big on Asian flavors :).
Ingredients for Teriyaki Salmon:
You can use a 2 to 3 lb salmon filet for this recipe. We used a wild-caught Sockeye Salmon (more on selecting salmon and it’s affect on how long to bake salmon below). The homemade teriyaki sauce is so simple but so good (which is great on chicken too!). P.S. Use a gluten free soy sauce like Tamari brand (Amazon affiliate link) to make it gluten free! See the ingredient measurements in the print-friendly section below.
How to Make the Teriyaki Salmon:
Prep: Grease a large rimmed baking sheet (cover with foil and then grease for easier clean-up). Preheat oven to 400˚F.
1. Combine sauce ingredients and stir until brown sugar is dissolved.
2. Place individual salmon slices in a mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the salmon, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate 20 minutes (at room temp or refrigerated).
3.Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet (keep the marinade). Bake at 400 for 12-16 minutes or until salmon is flaky and cooked through, bake times may vary by thickness and cut of salmon (see notes on how long to bake salmon below).
4. While salmon is baking, transfer remaining marinade to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened (3-4 min) then remove from heat.
5. Once salmon is out of the oven, brush with teriyaki syrup, then sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds as desired.
Juicy!! I’m so bummed there aren’t any leftovers…
How Long to Bake Salmon:
Baking times for salmon will vary based on the type of salmon you are using.
Farmed Raised Salmon (like “Atlantic Salmon” or farmed King Salmon) tend to have a higher fat content so they can be baked for a longer period of time without drying out. Farmed salmon also tends to come in thicker, fattier pieces of salmon which are more forgiving and you can bake longer.
Wild Caught Salmon (like Coho Salmon and Sockeye), tend to be thinner and less fatty fillets (with the exception of WILD Caught King Salmon which can be just as thick and fatty as farm raised). In general, wild salmon is easier to overcook and needs to be baked more carefully. With wild-caught salmon, aim for the lower baking times if a range is given and check for doneness before you cook it any longer.
Print-Friendly Teriyaki Salmon Recipe:
Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Salmon:
- 2 1/2 lbs salmon filet sliced into 2" wide slices, *
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 3 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 3 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large or 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp freshly grated ginger, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
To serve:
- Sesame seeds to garnish, optional
- Green onion, chopped, optional
Instructions
Prep:
- Grease a large rimmed baking sheet (cover with foil and then grease for easier clean-up). Preheat oven to 400˚F.
How to Make Easy Teriyaki Salmon:
- Combine sauce ingredients and stir until brown sugar is dissolved.
- Place individual salmon slices in a mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the salmon, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate 20 minutes (at room temp or refrigerated).
- Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet (keep the marinade). Bake at 400 for 12-16 min or until salmon is flaky and cooked through, bake times may vary by thickness of salmon.
- While salmon is baking, transfer remaining marinade to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened (3-4 min) then remove from heat.
- Once salmon is out of the oven, brush with teriyaki syrup, then sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
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More salmon recipes worth trying:
Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Baked Salmon with a Tangy Glaze
Hey Natasha! Would like to try recipe. I don’t have any store bought teriyaki sauce on hand. Do you suggest any substitutes?
Hi Irina, one of our readers shared this “We made this last night and my kids gobbled it up! I didn’t have Teriyaki sauce but used Oyster sauce instead and it still turned out great. Thanks so much!”
I made this today for dinner and my family loved it! Even my 4 and 6 year old! Thanks!
Lovely to hear that, Claudia! Thank you so much for sharing.
Absolutely the best teriyaki sauce I have ever tasted. Will be a regular on our table for sure. Followed the recipe to a T and it was perfect. Check out her glazed meatloaf, it’s to die for.
Made this tonight and it turned out delicious, thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe!
Hubby usually isn’t a fan of salmon, but he loved this recipe! Easy to put together. I had wild caught salmon that was not thick, so checked it after 10 minutes, and it was very close to temp. Put it under broiler to caramelize the top for about a minute or two and it was delicious! Will make this again!
Hi Barbara, that’s nice to know that your husband loved our Teriyako Salmon Recipe! Thanks a lot for sharing.
I’ve always been a huge salmon lover and I’ve been eating it for decades but lately, I’ve been in a little bit of a salmon funk. UNTIL NOW.. WOW! This recipe is fabulous as is and I didn’t need to glaze it afterward. Delish as written. I had it the next day at room temp and was just as DIVINE. 🙂
Hey Carol, thanks a lot for sharing that with us! I’m really happy that you enjoyed our Teriyaki Salmon recipe a lot!
This is nice and easy to do and super tasty – everyone loved it, thank you!
Good to know that it was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing.
The teriyaki sauce recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce. I assume this is a typo? Please clarify. Thanks
Hi Jan! That’s correct. We use store bought teriyaki sauce plus the other listed ingredients to get the right balance for the sauce on this.
We both love this. Not only was the salmon exceptionally tasty, your recipe added to the tenderness of the fillet, as well. Thank you.
You’re so very welcome, Jo-Ellen!
I’ve tried other salmon recipes, but I always come back to this one. Dyakuyu, Natasha.
Hi Steven! I’m so glad you love this recipe! Thank you.
Hi Natasha,
What should we use to grease the baking sheet? Olive Oil? Butter?
Thank you!
Hi Melissa! Oil or butter will both work. I hope you love the recipe!
The best grilled salmon I have ever tried. The flavors are so great. Let it marinade over night its better. So moist and tastefull!!!
Thank you, Tom. We’re happy that you enjoyed it a lot!
This is a delicious recipe and so easy to prepare.
Excellent!!!
I served it with basmati rice and roasted asparagus! Yummy!!!
That’s great, Terry! It sounds super yummy!
Not only is this recipe delicious, but easy to make during the weekday when we’re busy with sports! You truly are one of the best out there, your recipes never disappoint! Thank you for making it easy on us mamas!
You’re very welcome! I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes. Thank you for the wonderful feedback.
This came together quickly and my son said it was the best salmon he’s ever eaten!
That’s wonderful!
So simple but yet out of this world, Will be using this weekly!!
Great to hear that you found you new go-to-recipe!
We made this last night and my kids gobbled it up! I didn’t have Teriyaki sauce but used Oyster sauce instead and it still turned out great. Thanks so much!
That’s wonderful, Marcie! I’m glad they enjoyed it.
This is truly an amazing salmon dish. It’s easy and takes pantry ingredients if you make Asian dishes. It tastes like a meal that takes a lot of time and effort but it doesn’t. I make it often for my family who give me rave reviews.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Amy!
Great recipe! Is there anything I can substitute for the hoisin sauce? I don’t have any. Thanks
Hi Brea! One of my readers reported using oyster sauce in its place. You could try using a little more soy sauce and teriyaki sauce in its place to make up for it.