Teriyaki Salmon

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Teriyaki salmon is my husband's favorite dish. This recipe never fails to be a hit, whether we broil the salmon in the oven or grill it outdoors. Pair it with some homemade teriyaki fried rice to complete your meal.

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Teriyaki salmon with green onions on rice and broccoli on a plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4

This teriyaki salmon, with its irresistible sweet and savory marinade, will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation. It's sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table!

Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients

These are the simple, flavor-filled ingredients you'll need for this teriyaki salmon recipe:

  • Sesame oil: This teriyaki marinade for salmon starts with sesame oil.
  • Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds welcome freshness and brightness.
  • Soy sauce: Soy sauce lends tons of savory flavor.
  • Brown sugar: Brown sugar gives the marinade pleasant sweetness.
  • Sesame seeds: A tablespoon of sesame seeds will add mild flavor and crunch.
  • Spices: You'll need ground mustard, ground ginger, and garlic powder.
  • Salmon: This recipe makes four salmon steaks.

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make teriyaki salmon at home:

  1. Make the marinade on the stove, then set aside ¼ cup for basting.
  2. Marinate the salmon in zip-top bags in the refrigerator for up to two hours.
  3. Broil the salmon until it flakes easily, brushing with the reserved marinade as-needed.

What to Serve With Teriyaki Salmon

If you're in need of delicious serving inspiration, we've got you covered with our collection of Best Side Dishes for Salmon. Here are some of the mouthwatering recipes you'll find:

How to Store Teriyaki Salmon

Store your leftover teriyaki salmon in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can freeze the teriyaki salmon for up to three months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This is my go-to salmon recipe," says Alisha. "It is super simple to make and very delicious. I didn't change a thing."

"Delicious," according to Tori Simmons. "By far my favorite salmon recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside & perfectly tender inside. It was also so easy to make!"

"Delicious, quick, and tasty," raves Missouri Breaks. "Will make it again! I substituted lime for the lemon and fresh garlic for the powdered variety."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup sesame oil

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon steaks

Directions

  1. Mix sesame oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seeds, ground mustard, ginger, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Set aside 1/2 cup of marinade for basting.

  2. Pour remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add salmon steaks, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

  3. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

  4. Broil salmon steaks under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes, brushing salmon with reserved marinade. Turn and continue to broil until salmon is opaque and flakes easily, about 5 more minutes. Brush with marinade.

    Teriyaki salmon with green onions on rice and broccoli on a plate

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From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

900 Calories
63g Fat
8g Carbs
72g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 900
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63g 80%
Saturated Fat 20g 98%
Cholesterol 250mg 83%
Sodium 1031mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 72g 145%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1031mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.