Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Easy baked teriyaki salmon marinated in a simple 3-ingredient teriyaki sauce of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, then brushed with reserved marinade and baked at 400°F. Serve it with steamed rice and vegetables for an easy Japanese-inspired dinner.
Servings: 2
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon 5 - 7oz, each
Teriyaki Marinade
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Stir the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside one-third for glazing, and pour the remaining two-thirds into a zip-top bag with the salmon. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to an hour, in the fridge.2 pieces salmon, 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons mirin, 3 tablespoons sugar
- Remove the salmon from the bag, pat it dry, and place it on the lined pan. Discard the used marinade.
- Bake until cooked to your preference. For medium, aim for an internal temperature of 130℉ to 135℉, about 9-10 minutes. For fully cooked salmon, check for an internal temperature of 145℉, about 12 minutes. Brush on the marinade during the last few minutes.
- Serve the salmon with steamed rice and vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg