Description
Elevate your dinner table with Orange Teriyaki Salmon, a delightful fusion of succulent baked salmon and a glossy orange teriyaki glaze. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 50 minutes from start to finish, but it also delivers an impressive flavor profile that combines sweet orange juice, savory soy sauce, and fragrant ginger. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight meals to elegant gatherings—this dish will leave your guests asking for seconds. Serve it over a fluffy bed of rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a nutritious meal that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon filets
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped green onions, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and water; add all sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with oiled foil and place the salmon on it. Baste with half the sauce.
- Bake for about 14 minutes until flaky. Baste again with reserved sauce and broil for one minute.
- Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet (170g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 757mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg