Baked Teriyaki Salmon | Healthy High-Protein Family Dinner

This Baked Teriyaki Salmon is a weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy — flaky, flavorful, and bursting with umami.
The homemade teriyaki glaze is made with simple pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, creating a rich, glossy coating over tender salmon fillets.

High in protein and omega-3s, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Pair it with rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies for a quick, balanced family meal that comes together in just 25 minutes.

🧺 Summary

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Servings: 2

🧰 Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk

🧾 Ingredients Baked Teriyaki Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions Baked Teriyaki Salmon

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the glaze.
3. Place salmon fillets on the tray and brush with glaze. Let marinate for 15 minutes if time allows.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon is flaky and cooked through.
5. Drizzle with extra glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 33 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g

💡 Expert Tips

• Line the tray for easy cleanup and perfect caramelization.
• Double the glaze — it’s great on chicken, shrimp, or tofu too!
• Serve with steamed broccoli or brown rice for a complete meal.
• Don’t overbake — salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Conclusion Baked Teriyaki Salmon

This Baked Teriyaki Salmon brings together sweet, savory, and umami flavors in one perfectly balanced dish.
It’s nutritious, quick to make, and always a family favorite — a weeknight dinner that tastes like a treat.

Baked Teriyaki Salmon | Healthy High-Protein Family Dinner

Flaky, oven-baked salmon glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A high-protein, low-effort dinner that’s healthy, flavorful, and family-friendly.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

• – Mixing bowl
• – Baking tray
• – Parchment paper
• – Measuring spoons
• – Whisk

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the glaze.
3. Place salmon fillets on the tray and brush with glaze. Let marinate for 15 minutes if time allows.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon is flaky and cooked through.
5. Drizzle with extra glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
• Calories: 310
• Protein: 33 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g

💡 Expert Tips
• Line the tray for easy cleanup and perfect caramelization.
• Double the glaze — it’s great on chicken, shrimp, or tofu too!
• Serve with steamed broccoli or brown rice for a complete meal.
• Don’t overbake — salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

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