🧂 Ingredients

This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a balanced homemade teriyaki glaze.

For The Salmon

4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

💡 Tip: Center-cut salmon fillets cook more evenly than thin tail pieces. If using skin-on salmon, place the fillets skin-side down so the flesh stays moist while baking.

For The Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

💡 Tip: Fresh ginger gives the sauce a brighter flavor. Grating it finely helps it blend smoothly into the glaze.

Optional Garnishes

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Lime wedges (optional)

💡 Tip: Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet for about 60 seconds to enhance their nutty flavor.

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Instructions

🍣 How To Bake Teriyaki Salmon STEP 1 – Preheat The Oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

💡 Tip: Parchment prevents the glaze from sticking and makes cleanup easier.

STEP 2 – Prepare The Salmon

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.

Place them on the baking sheet skin-side down if using skin-on fillets.

Lightly brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

💡 Tip: Drying the fish helps the glaze stick better.

STEP 3 – Add The Teriyaki Sauce

Brush a generous layer of teriyaki sauce over each fillet.

Reserve some sauce for glazing later.

💡 Tip: Applying sauce in two stages builds deeper flavor.

STEP 4 – Bake The Salmon

Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.

The salmon should turn opaque and flake easily.

💡 Tip: Most salmon is perfectly cooked at 125–130°F internally.

STEP 5 – Add The Final Glaze

Remove the salmon and brush the remaining sauce over the top.

Broil for 1–2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

💡 Tip: Watch carefully during broiling so the glaze doesn't burn.

STEP 6 – Garnish And Serve

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Serve immediately.

💡 Tip: A squeeze of lime brightens the flavors nicely.

🔥 Chef Tips For Perfect Teriyaki Salmon

Choose salmon fillets with similar thickness so they cook evenly.

Avoid overcooking. Salmon should be moist and flaky.

Let the glaze caramelize briefly under the broiler for the best flavor.

Fresh garlic and ginger create a deeper teriyaki flavor.