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Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

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This Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets baked in a rich and slightly sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfectly balanced with brown sugar, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil, this recipe brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Garnish

  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 x 1-inch sheet pan or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
  2. Make the teriyaki sauce base: In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and sesame oil. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes until the mixture starts simmering and the sugar has fully dissolved.
  3. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the simmering sauce.
  4. Simmer to thicken: Bring the sauce to a boil and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ cup of the sauce in a separate bowl for finishing later.
  5. Prepare salmon fillets: Place the salmon fillets into the prepared baking pan. Pour the remaining sauce all over the salmon, ensuring each piece is well coated. Optionally, use a pastry brush to spread the sauce evenly.
  6. Bake the salmon: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque throughout and registers 145°F on a meat thermometer. You may remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking if you’d like a browned top.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and brush the tops with the reserved sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot, ideally alongside steamed rice.

Notes

  • Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness; reduce added salt if using regular soy sauce.
  • Make sure not to overbake the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used as a glaze or dipping sauce.
  • Adjust sweetness or acidity by varying the brown sugar or vinegar to taste.

Keywords: Baked Salmon, Teriyaki Salmon, Sesame Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Asian-Inspired Salmon, Healthy Salmon Dinner

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