Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

This teriyaki glazed salmon is a rich, bold, and deeply satisfying Asian-inspired dinner that is surprisingly simple to make at home. A thick salmon fillet is coated in a luscious homemade teriyaki glaze made with soy sauce, honey, mirin, and garlic, then oven-baked until perfectly flaky and caramelized. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this easy teriyaki glazed salmon recipe is a guaranteed weeknight winner that delivers incredible Japanese-inspired flavors in just 25 minutes.

⏱Prep Time

10 minutes

⏱Cook Time

15 minutes

⏱Total Time

25 minutes

🥘 Servings

2 Serving

Ingredients

For the salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

For the teriyaki glaze:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon mirin or rice wine
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For garnish:

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions
  • Steamed broccoli for serving
  • Steamed white rice for serving

🍽 Serving Suggestion

Serve the teriyaki glazed salmon hot over a bed of steamed white rice with steamed broccoli or stir-fried bok choy on the side. A drizzle of extra teriyaki sauce over the rice makes this dish even more delicious and complete.

Nutrition (Approximate)

Calories: 460 kcal        Protein: 38 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g        Fat: 20 g

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, mirin, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir continuously until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  5. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Place the salmon fillets on the lined baking tray.
  7. Brush a generous layer of the teriyaki glaze over each fillet.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
  9. Remove from the oven and brush with any remaining glaze.
  10. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  11. Serve immediately over steamed white rice with steamed broccoli on the side.

⭐ Tips

  • Make a double batch of the teriyaki sauce and store in the fridge for up to 1 week
  • Brush the salmon with glaze before and after baking for maximum flavor
  • Add pineapple slices on the side for a sweet tropical twist
  • Use skin-on salmon fillets for a crispier and more flavorful result