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Orange Teriyaki Baked Salmon

Orange teriyaki baked salmon with a sticky citrus glaze—salmon fillets are brushed with a thickened orange teriyaki sauce and baked until flaky. The method includes simmering the glaze, thickening it with a cornstarch slurry, reserving extra sauce, and finishing with fresh garnish for bright flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Orange Teriyaki Glaze
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 0.25 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 orange slices

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 saucepan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Pat the salmon dry, then season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Brush the salmon with olive oil, then brush remaining glaze generously over the salmon.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily, and brush with additional glaze during the last 3 minutes.
Make orange teriyaki glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
  4. Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook until thickened.
  5. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce for serving.
  6. After baking, drizzle the reserved sauce over the salmon.
Garnish and serve
  1. Top the salmon with sesame seeds, green onions, and orange slices.
  2. Serve immediately with rice or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Pro tip: brush the glaze on in layers—apply most before baking and save some for the final 3 minutes so the surface turns glossy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out. Freezing is not recommended because the garnish and glaze texture can change. For a dairy-free option, this recipe already fits; if you need lower sugar, reduce honey slightly and add an extra tablespoon of orange juice to balance.