Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Quick, easy and habit forming, Baked Teriyaki Salmon is the dinner in a flash recipe I make on the regular. Sweet, tangy teriyaki drenched salmon is baked until tender and moist….absolutely perfect every single time.

Teriyaki Baked Salmon

Ok, so we’re one day closer to the…well, who knows really but we survived another day and there was even a rainbow to top it all off. Today was a sign that life goes on no matter what is going on in the world and we can get through just about anything. Even crazy weeknight dinners. Sometimes they seem like the end of the world, too. Am I right?

This easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe is my go-to when I don’t have much time to get dinner on the table and I don’t want to fuss with a ton of ingredients. If I prep ahead, I can even make it with my homemade teriyaki sauce but don’t feel bad if you don’t have time to whip it up. Your favorite bottled teriyaki sauce works just as well, just check the label because sometimes sodium levels can be higher than necessary.

What is Baked Salmon?

If you’ve never baked salmon before then I don’t know what you’ve been doing and frankly, I don’t want to know. Baked Salmon is really the best way to make salmon fillets other than pan searing or roasting. 

If you line your baking sheet with foil, it’s pretty mess free, too! Teriyaki Baked Salmon is, essentially, just a salmon filet baked with teriyaki sauce. It’s the best combinations of flavors too because the salty, sweet flavor of the sauce is the perfect compliment to the rich, buttery flavor of the salmon. It’s like a match made in flavor heaven.

How To Bake Salmon Filet

It’s super easy to bake salmon in the oven and depending on what you want the end result to be, I recommend two different oven temperatures and cooking times.

You can use the sauce as a teriyaki salmon marinade by coating the salmon filets with the sauce and letting them sit for 30 minutes. Don’t marinade them longer because fish absorbs marinade much faster than poultry or beef.

1. Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the salmon filets on the baking sheet skin side down. If your salmon is skinless, then place them flat side down.
2. If you didn’t marinade your salmon, brush the filets with teriyaki sauce to coat generously.
3. Now, here’s where the difference is….if you like a lightly broiled salmon with a caramelized top, bake your salmon at 425˚F for 10 minutes. If you don’t want a caramelized top, bake your salmon at 375˚F for 15 minutes.
4. Both cooking times and temperatures will result in a moist, tender salmon just with a different texture on the surface.
5. Do keep an eye on your salmon while baking because temperature times can vary depending on the thickness of your filet. My filets were about 2 inches thick at the widest part of the filet.
6. You’ll know your teriyaki salmon is done when it changes from translucent (red or raw) to opaque (pink) as it cooks. After 8 minutes of cooking, check for doneness, by using a fork or the tip of a sharp knife to cut into the thickest part of the filet. If the meat is beginning to flake easily, but still has a little translucency in the center, it is done.

Health Benefits of Salmon

Salmon is a very healthy fish to add to your diet. There are so many great things it can do for your mind, body and overall health.

• Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which have shown to decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) portion of farmed salmon has 2.3 grams of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, while the same portion of wild salmon contains 2.6 grams. 
• Salmon is a great source of protein, an essential nutrient you can only get from a healthy diet. It provides 22–25 grams of protein per 3.5-ounce serving.
• It’s also an excellent source of B vitamins, which are needed for energy production, controlling inflammation and protecting heart and brain health.
• Salmon is loaded with selenium, a mineral involved in protecting bone health, improving thyroid function and reducing the risk of cancer.

So, not only is this easy Sushi Baked Salmon recipe super tasty; it’s good for you, too!

Serving Suggestions

Because this recipe is really quick and simple to make, I like to keep my sides simple to. This teriyaki salmon is served with sauteed bok choy and white rice but if you’re keeping your carbs in check you can use cauliflower rice instead.

It’s also amazing with this Asian Cole Slaw or this Rice Noodle Salad that’s ready in minutes. You could also make it part of a larger salad with this simple Ramen Noodle Salad.

More Easy Salmon Recipes

If you love this baked salmon recipe, you’ll also love this easy Oven Roasted Salmon for it’s simplicity and this Sweet Chili Orange Glazed Salmon. It’s just as quick and easy to make but I think this is the BEST Oven Baked Salmon recipe there is. 

You may also like these easy Salmon Cakes made with fresh salmon….super easy! Or this easy Salmon Nicoise Salad is our favorite salad ever!

We also love this easy Grilled Pesto Salmon!

Not in the mood for salmon? Try this easy sheet pan baked cod!

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