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    Published: Feb 18, 2021 by Rachel

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon

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    This baked teriyaki salmon recipe is the best with only 4 ingredients! It’s so simple and you can have dinner in less than 30 minutes without any marinating, but still flakey, flavorful and moist.

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon filets topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
    Contents show
    1 Ingredient Notes and Expert Tips
    2 How To Make Teriyaki Salmon
    3 Frequently Asked Questions
    4 Looking For More Easy Dinner Ideas?
    5 Teriyaki Baked Salmon in Foil

    This easy salmon dinner is a game changer! My life is super busy, and I wish I had time to cook, but some nights there is just no energy left. I have a few meals on hand that take almost zero effort and can be ready in about 30 minutes.

    This Teriyaki Salmon Baked in Foil is definitely that kind of meal. Plus, it’s salmon which is super healthy with omega-3s and high quality protein.

    We love super easy dinner ideas around here for busy nights. When there’s not much time, I often make Supreme Chicken Nachos, Hibachi, or Cabbage Beef Soup because they take less than 30 minutes to make!

    Ingredient Notes and Expert Tips

    Here is an overview of the ingredients you will need to make baked teriyaki salmon.

    Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients with text labels.

    As you can see, this recipe was designed to be simple as possible and ready in less than 30 minutes.

    Salmon: I generally use Farm raised salmon, such as “Atlantic Salmon”, which tend to have a higher fat content. Farmed salmon also tends to come in thicker pieces 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. If using wild caught, consider marinating for 10 or 20 minutes before baking. In general, wild salmon requires less time cooking, so aim for the bottom end of the baking range.

    Soy Sauce: Any soy sauce of your choice should work, whether reduced sodium or full bodied.

    Teriyaki Sauce: You can use any sweet teriyaki sauce you like, but I use Yoshida’s Sauce generally. The sweetness is well balanced by the other ingredients in the sauce. If you want to make your own teriyaki at home, this homemade teriyaki recipe is a good one.

    How To Make Teriyaki Salmon

    The instructions in the recipe card below are super simple. Line the baking dish with foil, pour the sauce ingredients and mix a little. Spread the sauce on both sides of the salmon. It really is that easy!

    Salmon filets in foil lined pan ready for baking with teriyaki sauce poured over.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can you tell when salmon is properly cooked?

    The easiest way to see if your salmon is finished cooking is to gently press down on the top of the fillet with a fork or your finger. Salmon should be moist but not too bouncy. If the flesh of the salmon separates easily along lines that run across the fillet —then it is done.

    What Can I pair with Teriyaki Salmon?

    Rice (Brown, Parboiled, Jasmine, or your preference)
    Cajun Crab Dip over the Top
    Steamed Broccoli
    Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Squash
    Grilled asparagus
    Steamed Green Beans
    Stir Fried Vegetables like carrots, onions, beans
    Sautéed Bok Choy
    Roasted Vegetables (carrots, green beans)
    Cold sesame noodles
    Asian Cabbage Salad

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon over a rice bowl with broccoli florets on the side.

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    PS. If you make this recipe, leave a COMMENT AND A STAR RATING in the comments section at the bottom and be sure to take a photo and tag it #cravingcreative on Instagram! I appreciate you for taking the time to read about me and my family recipes. 

    Close up of four pieces baked Salmon in a pan in Teriyaki sauce with sesame seeds and chives garnish.

    Teriyaki Baked Salmon in Foil

    This baked teriyaki salmon recipe is the best with only 4 ingredients! It’s so simple and you can have dinner in less than 30 minutes without any marinating, but still flakey, flavorful and moist.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 filet
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Rachel

    Ingredients

    • 4 salmon filets
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine
    • pepper to taste fresh cracked preferably

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 375.
    • Line foil in bottom and sides of baking dish. Add soy sauce, teriyaki, and rice wine. Place the salmon in the baking dish and flip over so that both sides are well coated. Fish fillets should not touch. Sprinkle pepper over salmon to taste.
    • Approximate cooking time is 15-20 minutes, but will depend on thickness of the fish. When fish is flaky and the center is a uniform color, the fish is perfect!

    Notes

    I always use Atlantic Salmon fillets, but wild caught salmon works well too. I do find the higher fat content of the farm raised salmon helps take in the marinade well. If using wild caught, consider marinating for 10 or 20 minutes before baking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1filet | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Sugar: 2.4g | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Rachel says

      July 09, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Came out great! New fav.

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    2. Ruth says

      May 25, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing!!! I loved every bit of it. I was afraid the sauce would get too thick or separate in the oven but it didn’t. Thanks for sharing!!

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    3. Teisa says

      May 05, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out amazing, simple and delicious

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    4. Jenny says

      January 29, 2019 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      Such a simple, quick dinner recipe. Loved it.

      Reply

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