Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 0 salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger.

3. 3

   Place the salmon in a shallow dish and pour two-thirds of the teriyaki mixture over it, reserving the rest. Turn to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator.

   30:00 · Marinate salmon
4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil or parchment.

5. 5

   Arrange the marinated salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-side down, and discard the used marinade.

6. 6

   Bake the salmon until it is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

   12:00 · Bake salmon
7. 7

   Brush the fillets with the reserved teriyaki sauce and broil until the tops are glossy and lightly caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning.

   3:00 · Broil salmon
8. 8

   Sprinkle the salmon with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.