Spicy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe (2024)

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This Spicy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is easy and delicious. It can be grilled or baked in the oven(from thawed or frozen!), and is a healthy recipe made with minimally processed ingredients.

I love this spicy salmon recipe for a quick weeknight meal, but it also works great for entertaining. Grilled salmon with homemade teriyaki is my favorite, and it’s just as delicious when baked in the oven.

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The sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce recipe is so much healthier than the stuff from the grocery store, and it tastes great on veggies, rice, even chicken!

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Ingredients in this Spicy Teriyaki Marinade for Salmon:

  • Coconut Aminos: A gluten free, lower sodium substitute for soy sauce made from coconut nectar.
  • Ginger: Fresh ginger gives any Asian dish a fresh and authentic taste.
  • Sesame Oil: Any sesame oil will do, but toasted sesame oil adds an amazing layer of flavor.
  • Rice Vinegar: Make sure to purchase the unseasoned version.
  • Molasses: This rich syrup is what’s left after sugar is removed from sugar cane or sugar beets. Molasses is also what gives brown sugar its color and flavor.
  • Honey: I prefer a local bee honey for the allergy fighting effects.
  • Pineapple: This sweet tropical fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and one of my favorite parts of teriyaki sauce.
  • Green Onions: Also known as scallions or spring onions, these are a milder flavored onion that compliment Asian dishes. You can skip these if you don’t have them.
  • Spices: Garlic, Black Pepper, and Crushed Red Pepper. If you’d rather not have the spicy flavor in this sauce, go ahead and leave out the crushed red pepper.
  • Salmon: A healthy lean protein loaded with omega 3, 6, and 9’s. I prefer Sockeye Salmon, and you can read more about the difference between traditional and sockeye salmon right here.
  • Sesame Seeds to garnish the salmon, if you’d like.
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Easy side dishes to make with this salmon

  • white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice if you’re looking for a low carb side
  • roasted green beans
  • bok choy
  • fresh vegetables
  • sautéed snap peas
  • brown rice and quinoa blend
  • rosemary smashed potatoes
  • oven roasted sweet potatoes
  • cauliflower steaks

How to make Spicy Teriyaki Salmon

Time needed:30 minutes

This recipe makes a ton of sauce–definitely enough to save some and use for veggies later in the week!

  1. Preheat your oven or grill

    Preheat your oven to 375º or your grill to medium-high.

  2. Prepare the homemade teriyaki sauce ingredients

    Add coconut aminos, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, black pepper, crushed red pepper, molasses, honey, and diced pineapple to a bowl and mix together with a fork or whisk. This makes up your spicy homemade teriyaki sauce.

  3. Marinate the salmon

    Place salmon in a single layer in a foil pan or baking dish, skin side down. If using a baking sheet or dish to cook, line it with aluminum foil. Pour sauce over the salmon.

    Save about 1/2 cup of sauce for after your salmon is cooked.If you have extra sauce, go ahead and put it in the fridge or freezer for next time.

  4. Grill/Bake

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 375º.

    Grill or bake your salmon 15-18 minutes for frozen or 10-12 for thawed. This time will change based on how thick your salmon filets are. Cooked salmon is 145º and flakes easily with a fork.

  5. Serve

    Remove salmon from the grill or oven. Serve with rice, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or your favorite veggie.

    Top with extra teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Recipe Tips:

  • You can use low-sodium soy sauce in place of coconut aminos.
  • I prefer the flavor of fresh ginger, but you can substitute 1 tsp of powdered if you don’t have fresh.
  • Use a foil pan or baking dish lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Homemade teriyaki sauce will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. I love to have it on hand for vegetables and stir fry.
  • If using teriyaki as a dipping sauce, add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil until the sauce thickens and slightly reduces.
  • This marinade can be used on any type of fish–definitely not just salmon.
  • Use this salmon as your main course or as an ingredient in teriyaki salmon bowls or even lettuce wraps with rice and salmon wrapped up in fresh lettuce.
  • I know some people prefer to use room temperature salmon, but I use it straight out of the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Salmon skin is edible–you can leave it on or scrape it off with a fork.
  • Next time, make this salmon with compound butter – my favorites are or !
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Healthy Eating Plans:

Weight Watchers: The myWW points have been calculated on the WW website using4 ounces of raw salmon per serving. For each serving (this recipe makes 8 servings for WW), count 6 Blue Plan Points | 6 Green Plan Points | 6 Purple Plan Points | 2023 Points: 1

Because the teriyaki sauce is a marinade and most is thrown away, we don’t count it quite like a “normal” recipe.

21 Day Fix/Portion Fix:

  • For each 3/4 cup serving of salmon, count one red container.
  • For the sauce, the entire recipe counts as: 6 Teaspoons, 14 Sweetener Teaspoons, and 1/4 Purple Container.
  • Per serving (there are 8) of sauce: count 3/4 Teaspoon, 1 3/4 Sweetener Teaspoons (if you count these), and a small amount of Purple Containers (I do not count this).

2B Mindset:Salmon fits perfectly into your 2B meals as a protein. For lunch, be sure to use half of your plate for vegetables, 1/4 for protein, and 1/4 for an FFC. For dinner, this salmon is perfect as 25% of your plate, and fill the remaining 75% with vegetables.

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More healthy grilling recipes

  • Lemon Rosemary Salmon
  • Grilled Artichokes
  • Grilled Chipotle Chicken Recipe
  • Mushroom Fajitas
  • Baked Beans with Ground Turkey
  • Steak Fajitas with Zoodles Recipe
  • Avocado Stuffed Chicken
  • Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks

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Spicy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe (oven or on the grill)

Created by: Becca Ludlum

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Approximate Serving Size: 4 ounces of salmon

Servings 8

This easy recipe is perfect for dressing up frozen salmon or other seafood. Homemade teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapples, and a spicy sauce everyone will love!

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife

  • Coconut Aminos

  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup ginger root minced
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper more if you like it hot, less for a milder flavor
  • 2 tsp molasses
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup diced pineapple fresh or canned
  • 2 lbs salmon
  • ½ cup green onions chopped, whites and greens

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375º or grill to medium-high heat.

  • Add coconut aminos, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, black pepper, crushed red pepper, molasses, honey, and diced pineapple to a bowl and mix together with a fork or whisk. This makes up your spicy homemade teriyaki sauce. 1 cup coconut aminos ¼ cup ginger root 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp garlic 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp crushed red pepper 2 tsp molasses ¼ cup honey ¼ cup diced pineapple

  • Place salmon in a single layer in a foil pan or baking dish, skin side down. If using a baking sheet or dish to cook, line it with aluminum foil.

  • Pour sauce over the salmon. Save about 1/2 cup of sauce for after your salmon is cooked.If you have extra sauce, go ahead and put it in the fridge or freezer for next time. 2 lbs salmon

  • Grill or bake your salmon 15-18 minutes for frozen or 10-12 for thawed. This time will change based on how thick your salmon filets are. Cooked salmon is 145º and flakes easily with a fork.

  • Remove salmon from the grill or oven. Serve with your favorite veggie.

    Top with extra teriyaki sauce or chopped green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.½ cup green onions

Notes

Recipe Tips:

  • You can use low-sodium soy sauce in place of coconut aminos.
  • I prefer the flavor of fresh ginger, but you can substitute 1 tsp of powdered if you don’t have fresh.
  • Use a foil pan or baking dish lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Homemade teriyaki sauce will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. I love to have it on hand for vegetables and stir fry.
  • If using teriyaki as a dipping sauce, add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil until the sauce thickens and slightly reduces.
  • This marinade can be used on any type of fish–definitely not just salmon.
  • Use this salmon as your main course or as an ingredient in teriyaki salmon bowls or even lettuce wraps with rice and salmon wrapped up in fresh lettuce.
  • I know some people prefer to use room temperature salmon, but I use it straight out of the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Salmon skin is edible–you can leave it on or scrape it off with a fork.

Healthy Eating Plans:

Weight Watchers: The myWW points have been calculated on the WW website using4 ounces of raw salmon per serving. For each serving (this recipe makes 8 servings for WW), count 6 Blue Plan Points | 6 Green Plan Points|6 Purple Plan Points | 2023 points: 1

Because the teriyaki sauce is a marinade and most is thrown away, we don’t count it quite like a “normal” recipe.

21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix:

  • For each 3/4 cup serving of salmon, count one red container.
  • For the sauce, the entire recipe counts as: 6 Teaspoons, 14 Sweetener Teaspoons, and 1/4 Purple Container.
  • Per serving (there are 8) of sauce: count 3/4 Teaspoon, 1 3/4 Sweetener Teaspoons (if you count these), and a small amount of Purple Containers (I do not count this).

2B Mindset:Salmon fits perfectly into your 2B meals as a protein. For lunch, be sure to use half of your plate for vegetables, 1/4 for protein, and 1/4 for an FFC. For dinner, this salmon is perfect as 25% of your plate, and fill the remaining 75% with vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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Becca Ludlum

Healthy recipe creator, self-confessed food snob, and certified Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach. I create healthy recipes with minimally processed ingredients, but have never turned down a homemade brownie. ;)

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FAQs

What is salmon teriyaki made of? ›

Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients

Soy sauce: Soy sauce lends tons of savory flavor. Brown sugar: Brown sugar gives the marinade pleasant sweetness. Sesame seeds: A tablespoon of sesame seeds will add mild flavor and crunch. Spices: You'll need ground mustard, ground ginger, and garlic powder.

What to serve with teriyaki salmon? ›

Make an easy teriyaki salmon dish for a speedy supper with plenty of flavour. Serve your dish with rice and greens, noodles or a zingy salad.

What drink goes well with teriyaki salmon? ›

A Barbera, an Italian red wine known for its bright acidity and juicy cherry flavors, would be a good match for Salmon Teriyaki. The wine's high acidity can cut through the fattiness of the salmon, while its fruit-forward profile can balance the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.

What should I season salmon with? ›

Salmon Seasoning With Household Spices
  • Paprika.
  • Chile/Chili powder.
  • Garlic powder/salt.
  • Ground cumin.
  • Onion powder.
  • Ground ginger.

How long should you let salmon marinate? ›

Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 hour (after 1 hour, fish tends to get mushy when marinated but if you MUST, you can refrigerate for up to 4 hours). Cook the salmon, using your preferred method.

Can you pan fry salmon? ›

Generously season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Put the oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, swirling around the pan until melted and foaming, then turn up the heat. Once the butter starts bubbling, add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin-side-down, and fry for 3 mins until crisp.

What can I put with salmon? ›

Pasta Side Dishes for Salmon
  • 1 / 15. Creamy Spinach Parmesan Orzo. ...
  • 2 / 15. Lemon Herb Pasta Salad with Green Beans. ...
  • 3 / 15. Garlic Noodles. ...
  • 4 / 15. Asparagus Pasta. ...
  • 5 / 15. Caramelized Cabbage Butter Pasta. ...
  • 6 / 15. Creamy Calabrian Chili Pasta. ...
  • 7 / 15. Pasta al Limone. ...
  • 8 / 15. One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo.
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What does teriyaki sauce go with? ›

Teriyaki sauce pairs well with meats such as fish, chicken, beef, and pork. When used as a dipping sauce, teriyaki sauce flavors chicken wings, dumplings, shrimp, and steak. Stir-fries, rice dishes, and vegetables use teriyaki sauce for additional flavor.

What alcohol goes best with salmon? ›

Dubbed the "king of fish," salmon is the one fish that pairs well with red and white wine and everything in between. And by everything in between, I mean wheat beers, Belgian ales, stouts or Saisons, junmai sake or crisp ciders. Salmon is wonderful whether baked, cured, grilled, poached, roasted, smoked or sushi.

What alcohol pairs with teriyaki? ›

Syrah/Shiraz tends to pair well with teriyaki-style beef and grilled sweet and spicy beef.

What red to drink with salmon? ›

Pinot Noir is the go-to red wine for salmon. With blackened salmon, you can try a red wine with a little more body to compliment the dish's spiciness. The dark fruit flavors of Merlot also balance out the spice of the dish. Whether you choose a Pinot Noir or Merlot depends on how spicy you order your salmon.

What country is salmon teriyaki from? ›

Our delicious salmon marinated in the well-known teriyaki sauce is an absolute classic from the Japanese cuisine. Its sweet taste is loved by many and this dish will be an absolute hit on your menu.

Does teriyaki have fish sauce? ›

The most traditional teriyaki sauce consists of soy sauce, mirin (Japanese rice wine), sugar, and sake (a fermented rice drink) or another similar type of alcohol. However, ginger, garlic, or sesame are also sometimes added.

What do you need for teriyaki salmon dreamlight valley? ›

Players that want to make Teriyaki Salmon in Disney Dreamlight Valley will need to gather salmon, rice, ginger, sugarcane, and soya. It requires the maximum amount of ingredients in a recipe - it's quite hearty.

What is teriyaki made of? ›

Authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce combines soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake to create a distinctively sharp taste, with Westernized versions incorporating honey, garlic, and ginger for added edge. Cornstarch is often added to teriyaki sauce as a thickener.

What is teriyaki marinade made of? ›

To make a marinade: Stir soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until well combined. To make a sauce: Pour marinade mixture into a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat.

Where does teriyaki salmon come from? ›

Hundreds of years ago, in Japan, people began bathing fish in a combo of soy sauce and rice wine, and grilling it over coals. In the 20th century—with sugar often standing in for the mirin (sweet rice wine)—teriyaki dishes became popular in the United States.

What meat is teriyaki made of? ›

Beef teriyaki is a classic Japanese American dish, and I'm sharing my family's go-to recipe. Thinly sliced flank steak gets marinated overnight in homemade teriyaki sauce, then grilled and topped with additional teriyaki glaze.

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