Teriyaki Salmon with Salad + Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

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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.

top down view of the completed teriyaki salmon served with a green salad on a white dinner plate

You know that saying that “you can have it fast, cheap or good. You just can’t have all three at once.” Well, I think with food that you make at home, you can. That’s especially true with this Teriyaki Salmon and fresh salad.

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.

one serving of salmon teriyaki on a white dinner plate with a fork and napkin

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

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Make the teriyaki sauce and set aside. 
  2. Prepare the salad and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the marinade to a sauce pan and cook over high heat until it thickens slightly. 
  5. Brush the salmon with the sauce.
  6. Place the salmon on top of the salad and serve with the remaining sauce. 
one plate filled with teriyaki salmon and a green salad

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon In Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
  2. Spray salmon with oil and place it in the air fryer basket. Make sure the pieces are not touching.
  3. Cook 8-12 minutes or until done.
  4. Prepare the teriyaki glaze in a saucepan and brush over the cooked salmon. 
Two cooked Air Fryer Salmon fillets inside the air fryer basket

Make Baked Teriyaki Salmon In The Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 400F / 200C.
  2. Make the sauce and set it aside.
  3. Brush salmon with oil and bake 12 – 15 minutes until salmon is flaky and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki glaze in a saucepan, then brush over the cooked salmon.
the completed teriyaki glazed salmon ready to be served

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.
one plate of salmon teriyaki and salad on a table with a fork and blue cloth napkin

FAQs

How to Make Gluten-Free Teriyaki Salmon?

Teriyaki sauce typically has soy sauce in it, which anyone following a gluten-free diet knows is not gluten-free. However, gluten free soy sauce is now widely available, tastes great and is a simple substitute to make this gluten free salmon. If your family is not gluten free you can prepare this recipe with regular soy sauce.

Can I Bake This In The Oven?

Yes, you can. Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C. Place the salmon onto a baking sheet and bake cook for 12-14 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky. Brush with the sauce before serving.

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Serving Suggestions

close up view of the finished salmon teriyaki recipe

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.

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Originally Published Oct 2014.

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top down view of the completed teriyaki salmon served with a green salad on a white dinner plate
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5 from 3 votes

Teriyaki Salmon with Salad

A quick grilled teriyaki salmon served on a bed of fresh salad
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Western
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • olive oil or calorie-controlled cooking spray for frying

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons dark gluten free soy sauce or regular soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons rice vinegar or more to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

For the salad:

  • 5 cups (375g) lettuce
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 4 soft boiled eggs halved
  • sesame seeds to taste

Instructions

Stovetop Directions:

  • Mix together teriyaki sauce ingredients in a bowl – soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder and ginger.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Transfer to a bowl or plate and tent with foil.
  • Add teriyaki sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and cook until thickened.
  • Brush the cooked salmon fillets with the cooked sauce and save the rest to serve.
  • Mix together the salad ingredients, top with the salmon and sesame seeds, drizzle on remaining sauce, and then serve.

Make In The Air Fryer

  • Preheat air fryer to 350F / 180C.
  • Lightly spray salmon fillets with some olive oil, Place salmon fillets in air fryer basket. Make sure they are not touching.
  • Cook for 8-12 minutes, to your desired level of doneness.
  • In a bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce ingredients – soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder and ginger.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until done. Transfer to a bowl or plate and tent with foil.
  • Add teriyaki sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and cook until thickened.
  • Brush the cooked salmon fillets with some og the teriyaki sauce.
  • Coimbine the salad ingredients, top with the salmon and sesame seeds, drizzle on the remaining sauce and serve.
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Notes

  • 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.
  • 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 makes 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. 
  • Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 2 days.
  • If you replace the olive oil with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 1203mg | Potassium: 1473mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1836IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg

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