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Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe with Sesame Green Beans – Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and flavorful baked teriyaki salmon paired with crispy sesame green beans, perfect for a fuss-free weeknight dinner that feels special.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed (about 340 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers gently.
  2. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and keep stirring until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place salmon fillets skin-side down if skin-on and brush generously with teriyaki sauce. Reserve some sauce for glazing later.
  4. Bake the Salmon: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Halfway through baking, brush fillets with more teriyaki glaze.
  5. Prepare the Sesame Green Beans: While salmon bakes, heat olive or sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
  6. Add Garlic and Seasoning: Toss in minced garlic during last 2 minutes of cooking. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  7. Toss with Sesame Seeds: Remove from heat and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over green beans, stirring gently to coat.
  8. Serve: Plate salmon alongside sesame green beans. Drizzle leftover teriyaki sauce over salmon for extra flavor.
  9. Enjoy immediately while salmon is warm and green beans are crisp.

Notes

Brush the teriyaki sauce on the salmon halfway through baking to build layers of flavor and prevent burning. Toast sesame seeds yourself for best aroma. Tent thinner parts of salmon with foil if uneven thickness to avoid overcooking. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free option. Fresh ginger and garlic provide best flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat gently.

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