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.
This easy salmon dinner is a game changer! My life is super busy, and I wish I had time to cook but some night 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, like this salmon. When there’s not much time, I often make Supreme Chicken Nachos, Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs, or Cabbage Beef Soup because they take less than 30 minutes to make!
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!
Here are a few recipe notes for how I get consistent and delicious results:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baking times for salmon will vary depending on the thickness of your fish and the type of salmon.
Farmed raised salmon, such as “Atlantic Salmon”, tend to have a higher fat content. Farmed salmon also tends to come in thicker 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. In general, wild salmon requires less time cooking, so aim for the bottom end of the baking range.
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.
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Teriyaki Baked Salmon in Foil
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 Tbsp 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!
Teisa says
Turned out amazing, simple and delicious
Jenny says
Such a simple, quick dinner recipe. Loved it.