Teriyaki Salmon with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Make your own teriyaki sauce from scratch to marinate 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 I have never made it from scratch before. Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits, so I decided to use it as a base for my own homemade 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!

This easy teriyaki salmon recipe comes together quickly, so it is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy dinner for the whole family. The sticky sauce is a great way to dress up plain salmon. 

Serving Suggestions & Tips

• Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or a squeeze of lemon juice. 
• Serve with a side of brown rice, green beans, bok choy, cauliflower rice, a simple salad, or coconut rice. 
• If you don’t have agave syrup, substitute it with brown sugar. 
• Replace the soy sauce with coconut aminos, sesame oil, or rice wine vinegar for a slightly different flavor. 
• You can use any type of salmon available at the grocery store. We prefer wild-caught salmon or wild salmon, depending on how it’s labeled. Also try Atlantic salmon or sockeye salmon. 
• For a fresher taste, use fresh ginger and fresh minced garlic. 

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

Preparation

In a small 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, skin side down, and spoon some of the pineapple from the marinade onto the salmon then discard the remaining sauce.

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 cooks, 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 the cooked salmon and serve immediately.

Teriyaki Salmon Leftovers

In my opinion, salmon doesn’t keep well. You could keep the simple homemade teriyaki sauce for a day or two in the refrigerator in an airtight container as long as it hasn’t touched raw meat. Make sure it comes to room temperature before storing. 

Recipe

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 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Marinade Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour 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

Recommended Equipment

• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Whisk – Wire
• Metal Baking Dish

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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