Teriyaki salmon with rice and wooden chop sticks on a dark square plate on a grey napkin on a dark surface (with logo overlay)

Teriyaki Salmon

Make your own teriyaki sauce from scratch to marinade salmon or any other meat. Teriyaki salmon is an easy weeknight dinner.

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I’ve always been a fan of teriyaki flavoring, but have never made it from scratch before. Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits, so I decided to use it as a base for teriyaki sauce.

But then, what to do with that sauce? It can be used to marinade almost anything. We decided that salmon sounded good that night and it was perfect together!

Teriyaki Salmon Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 8 oz crushed pineapple
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic, dried
  • 1 lb salmon filets
Ingredients for teriyaki salmon in small dishes on a dark surface

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the pineapple, soy sauce, agave syrup, ground ginger, and minced garlic.

Teriyaki marinade with a wire whisk in a small bowl on a dark surface

Pour half into a container to reserve and then place the salmon in a bag with the marinade, turning to coat.

Salmon in a bag with marinade with a bowl of remaining marinade to the side on a dark surface

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

Set the oven broiler to high.

Place the marinated salmon on a foil-lined baking dish and spoon some of the pineapple from the marinade onto the salmon then discard the remaining marinade.

Salmon with marinade on a foil-lined pan on a dark surface

Broil for about 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through (this will vary based on the thickness of the salmon).

While the salmon is cooking, heat the reserved teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Simmer for about 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Cooked teriyaki sauce in a small pot on a dark surface

Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked salmon and serve immediately.

Teriyaki salmon with rice and wooden chop sticks on a dark square plate on a grey napkin on a dark surface (vertical)

Teriyaki Salmon Leftovers

In my opinion, salmon doesn’t keep well. You could keep the sauce for a day or two in the refrigerator as long as it hasn’t touched raw meat.

Recipe

Originally Published On: December 12, 2022

Teriyaki salmon with rice and wooden chop sticks on a dark square plate on a grey napkin on a dark surface

Teriyaki Salmon

Make your own teriyaki sauce from scratch to marinade salmon or any other meat. Teriyaki salmon is an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
pineapple
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salmon
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soy sauce
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teriyaki
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teriyaki sauce
Dietary Needs:
Dairy-Free
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Egg-Free
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Nut-Free
Meat:
Seafood
Cooking Method:
One-Pan Meals
Servings: 2
5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz crushed pineapple
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (dried)
  • 1 lb salmon filets

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the pineapple, soy sauce, agave syrup, ground ginger, and minced garlic
  • Pour half into a container to reserve and then place the salmon in a bag with the marinade, turning to coat
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight
  • Set the oven broiler to high
  • Place the marinated salmon on a foil-lined baking dish and spoon some of the pineapple from the marinade onto the salmon then discard the remaining marinade
  • Broil for about 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through (this will vary based on the thickness of the salmon)
  • While the salmon is cooking, heat the reserved teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat
  • Simmer for about 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened
  • Pour the teriyaki sauce over cooked salmon and serve immediately
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Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 each)
Calories 477 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 1611mg67%
Potassium 1329mg38%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 148IU3%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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17 thoughts on “Teriyaki Salmon”

  1. 5 stars
    I LOVE teriyaki chicken; but this just might become my new favorite dish if it’s as good as it looks in the pictures! So you better believe I’m going to be trying this out and soon! Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    A teriyaki salmon is really new to me! Such an awesome recipe with a twist of our favorite teriyaki dish! Using salmon is a big thump up for me as this is my favorite of all many fish out there. This recipe looks absolutely delicious. Love to try this at home.

  3. 5 stars
    I don’t cook with salmon often but my husband is a fan. I’m sure he would really enjoy this. I love the mix of ingredients it must be really tasty. I’d probably serve with a mixed salad for dinner.

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