Teriyaki Salmon and Salad is an easy and deliciously healthy meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Cook this stovetop or in your air fryer for a fantastic weeknight meal.
Suitable for Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
If you are a salmon lover, you will love this simple recipe that can be made in just a few minutes – no long marinating required! You’ll end up with salmon that is flaky, juicy, and bursting with fresh teriyaki flavor. And like these crispy Air Fryer Fish, or juicy Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes and 10-minute Blackened Salmon, this Salmon Teriyaki is healthy and flavorful, and your whole family is going to love it. The homemade teriyaki sauce is simple to prepare and gives the dish a wonderful Asian flavor. Serve with a delicious Asian Cucumber Salad.
Why You’ll ♡ This
Bold Flavor – The sweet and sticky sauce adds bold flavor and can even be made a few days in advance. Fast – Cooks in an handful of minutes, and there’s no long marinating required!Healthy – Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients.
Ready to learn how simple this teriyaki glazed salmon recipe really is? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Teriyaki Salmon
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Make the teriyaki sauce and set aside. Prepare the salad and set aside.Heat oil in a skillet and add the salmon filets. Cook 3-5 minutes per side until done. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.Add the marinade to a sauce pan and cook over high heat until it thickens slightly. Brush the salmon with the sauce.Place the salmon on top of the salad and serve with the remaining sauce.
How to Make Teriyaki Salmon In Air Fryer
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Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.Spray salmon with oil and place it in the air fryer basket. Make sure the pieces are not touching.Cook 8-12 minutes or until done.Prepare the teriyaki glaze in a saucepan and brush over the cooked salmon.
Make Baked Teriyaki Salmon In The Oven
Preheat oven to 400F / 200C.Make the sauce and set it aside.Brush salmon with oil and bake 12 – 15 minutes until salmon is flaky and cooked through.Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki glaze in a saucepan, then brush over the cooked salmon.
Expert Tips
Don’t overcook the salmon. It should be flaky when you press down on it. Stir the teriyaki sauce frequently while cooking to avoid burning.Use the leftover teriyaki as a dressing for the salad.
Delicious Variations
Make it Spicy – If you like spice you can add some heat by adding red chili flake or sriracha to the teriyaki sauce.Use Different Protein – Not a fan of salmon? Brush this marinade over grilled chicken or tofu. It also makea a great stirfry sauce.Add Pineapple – Pineapple and teriyaki sauce go hand in hand. Brown a few pineapple rings in the same pan used to cook the salmon and brush with teriyaki sauce before serving.
Make Ahead And Storage
Prep Ahead – The teriyaki sauce can be made up to 3 or 4 days in advance and stored in the fridge. If using frozen salmon filets thaw them overnight in the fridge.Store – Place leftover teriyaki glazed salmon in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat or enjoy it cold.Freeze – This teriyaki glaze sauce recipe is easy to double and freeze. Pour uncooked teriyaki sauce into a zip top bag. Remove excess air and place the bag in the freezer. Thaw the sauce overnight in the fridge or on the counter for about 30 minutes.
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More Recipes You’ll Like
Spicy Kani Salad.Asian Cucumber Salad.Chinese Chicken Salad.Air Fryer Salmon Patties.Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta.Easy Hibachi Chicken Dinner. Crispy Golden Air Fryer FishAir Fryer Shrimp Foil Packets.
Serving Suggestions
Pineapple Fried Rice.Air Fryer Green Beans.Instant Pot Rice. Chakalaka {South African Vegetable Relish – Gluten Free}.
Weight Watchers Points
If you replace the olive oil with calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my Teriyaki Salmon recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog. Originally Published Oct 2014.
