This amazing Glazed Salmon Teriyaki recipe is your new favorite weeknight meal! Made in one pan for easy prep and cleanup, this delicious dish comes together in a snap.
Enjoy flaky fish flavored with soy sauce, lime, brown sugar, and ginger for a tangy sauce. What's not to love about this perfect combination?
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🩵 About This Recipe
You know those days when you're in a pinch wondering what to serve for dinner? This teriyaki glazed salmon should be your go-to meal! It's a great dinner when you are feeling too tired to cook. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Or if you're tired of the same boring meal OR you want to make a super special meal for date night? Yep, this is the meal!
The homemade teriyaki sauce is so simple and flavorful. Serve over a bed of Lemon Dill Rice to make it extra special!
And for another fantastic salmon dish, try this easy Baked Thai Salmon, Teriyaki Salmon Bites, a Sushi Bake, or this Air Fryer Orange Glazed Salmon!
What readers are saying...
I'm already crazy about salmon, but your teriyaki marinade + the fact that it's cooked so quickly in the skillet makes this the perfect recipe!
- Traci
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- salmon fillets - wild Alaskan salmon is my first choice.
- low sodium soy sauce - keeps the dish flavorful without being overly salty.
- ground ginger and dry mustard - aromatic and provide tons of flavor.
- lime juice and garlic - to add bright freshness.
- brown sugar - for some complex sweetness.
🔪 Let's Make Glazed Salmon Teriyaki!
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Make Glaze
Whisk together the soy, ginger, lime juice, garlic, dry mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl.
Cook Salmon
Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
Flip
Flip salmon over (I recommend using this awesome omelet turner) and continue to cook.
Add Sauce
Pour glaze over the salmon fillets. Cook until the sauce has thickened and the salmon is done, about 2-4 more minutes.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- If you're using frozen salmon, be sure to thaw it fully in the fridge and then give it a good pat dry before cooking for best results.
- Keep a close eye on the fish as it cooks. Depending on the thickness of your salmon, it may cook quicker or slower than the recipe indicates.
- No need to rinse the salmon, and in fact, rinsing can just spread bacteria around your kitchen without making your fish any safer.
- Making sure your salmon is not spoiled and cooking it to the proper temperature will ensure that it is safe. According to the USDA, the minimum cook temperature for salmon is 145 degrees F.
❔ FAQs
You can remove the salmon from the skillet and place on a serving dish, then cook the sauce a bit longer so it can thicken up. Note that it also thickens as it cools, so as long as it's not totally runny, it's probably done.
Depending upon the thickness of the fillets, it will only take a couple of minutes per side. Then you will need to cook just a few more minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. The whole thing should be done in about 10 minutes!
Categorizing food as 'healthy' is different for different people, but I would say this is definitely healthier than a lot of other dinners out there that are packed with processed ingredients and empty fats. Salmon offers some significant nutritional benefits!
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- This teriyaki glazed salmon can also be prepared in the oven! Sear one side of the salmon in an oven safe skillet, then flip and add the sauce. Transfer to a 375 degree oven for 5 to 6 minutes and enjoy.
- Substitute lemon juice for lime juice if you prefer.
- Garnish with some sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Increase the garlic or the ginger (or both) for a more intense teriyaki flavor.
Kristin's Kitchen Tip
Alaskan wild salmon is my choice for this dish, but feel free to substitute with whatever salmon you prefer or whatever is available to you!
🥡 Storage and Reheating
Transfer leftover salmon to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 days or so. Drizzle remaining glaze over the salmon to prevent it from drying out in the fridge. Reheat salmon in a shallow baking dish in a 275 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until it's heated through to your liking.
I don't recommend freezing your leftovers, as the texture of cooked salmon changes once it's frozen and thawed.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Rice and Asian Coleslaw would be delicious to pair with your Glazed Salmon Teriyaki! Nothing too fancy - even this simple broccoli dish would be perfect!
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📋 Recipe Card
One Pan Glazed Salmon Teriyaki
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon dry ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 4 salmon fillets
Instructions
- Mix together the soy sauce, ground ginger, lime juice, minced garlic, dry mustard, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon dry ground ginger, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon minced garlic, ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard, ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- Spray a little nonstick spray in a large skillet and warm over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet.4 salmon fillets
- Cook the salmon fillets until lightly browned (about 2 minutes on each side).
- Pour the soy sauce and brown sugar mixture over the salmon fillets. Cook until the sauce has thickened and the salmon is done, about 2-4 more minutes.
Notes
Prep Tips:
- I recommend that you use wild Alaskan salmon, but any salmon fillets will work.
- If using frozen salmon, thaw it completely and pat it dry before cooking.
- Keep a close eye on the salmon while cooking since fillets can vary in thickness and cook quickly.
- If the salmon finishes cooking before the glaze has thickened, remove the salmon from the skillet and continue simmering the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
- The glaze will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
Variations:
- Prepare this recipe in the oven by searing one side of the salmon in an oven-safe skillet, flipping it, adding the sauce, and finishing it in a 375-degree oven for 5-6 minutes.
- You can substitute lemon juice for the lime juice if desired.
- Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or sliced green onions before serving.
- Increase the ginger and/or garlic for a bolder teriyaki flavor.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over plain rice to soak up the flavorful glaze.
- Pair with lemon dill rice for an upgrade.
- Add steamed broccoli, green beans, or a simple salad to round out the meal.
- Garnish with lime wedges for a fresh burst of citrus.
Storage:
- Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, drizzle any remaining glaze over the salmon before storing.
- Freezing is not recommended, as it changes the texture of the salmon.
- To reheat, place the salmon in a shallow baking dish and warm it in a 275-degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in April 2013, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in July 2026.
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Chef Mireille says
my kind of easy weeknight salmon dinner. I love the sweet and sour Asian flavors in this. This salmon would even go great in a salad!
Kristin says
Oh definitely - this would be really tasty in a salad!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
What a beautiful meal! My husband hates salmon because it tastes "too fishy," but I absolutely love it. I keep looking for ways to sneak this healthy fish onto my husband's dinner plate, and I think this might just do it.
Kristin says
Haha! I know, sometimes we have to get a little creative. Hopefully this will be one fish dish that he will love. 🙂
Tawnie Kroll says
I loved preparing the salmon like this - so easy and delicious!
Kristin says
I agree, I love how easy it is and so tasty too. Thanks, Tawnie!
Traci says
I'm already crazy about salmon, but your teriyaki marinade + the fact that it's cooked so quickly in the skillet makes this the perfect recipe!
Kristin says
Yay! Glad this is a good recipe for you. Thanks! 🙂
Anita says
A new way to prepare salmon for my family and they are loving it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Kristin says
You are welcome! So glad you guys like it!
Christopher says
Pretty! This was an incredibly wonderful post.
Many thanks for providing this information.
Kristin says
Thanks for stopping by, Christopher! 🙂
Maureen says
Kristin, I just wanted to tell you I've been wanting to try this recipe. We tried it tonite, and we LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!! Thanks for sharing it! It was deee-licious and a nice change from the grilled salmon with dill that I usually make! I will be adding this recipe to my list of regular dinner items!!!!! 🙂
Kristin says
I am so glad you like it! It is definitely one of our fav dinners too! I am interested in your salmon with dill recipe. I have not done that before. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how it turned out!
Maureen says
Honestly, My salmon with dill recipe isn't anything special. I buy fresh salmon and grill it either on the grill or in the broiler and just top it with lemon dill sauce, when its close to being done. (grilling it is nice b/c it makes the outside crunchy) You can make the sauce with fresh or dried dill, lemon juice, and melted butter, or just buy a jar of the dill sauce in the supermarket in the fish dept! Nothing fancy and definitely not as interesting as your recipe!
Kristin says
Oh, but it sounds great! I am gonna try it!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
YUM. I love salmon and am always hunting for new recipes!
Kristin says
Me too! Salmon can get boring if you don't have a bunch of different ways to prepare it. Thanks for stopping by, Aimee! 🙂