Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Step 1

To make teriyaki sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and oil. Heat up until it starts to simmer. Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Add to soy sauce mixture and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool. Keep in glass jar with lid in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set your salmon fillets on the sheet. Arrange broccoli on the side of salmon. Season everything with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Pour about 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce over each fillet.

Step 4

Bake salmon for 18 to 20 minutes OR until flaky and cooked through.

Step 5

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with rice and roasted broccoli.