Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon is the ultimate easy and healthy dinner idea for busy weeknights. This one-pan meal combines tender, flaky salmon fillets glazed with a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce and tender broccolini.
Looking for an easy meal that’s as healthy as it is flavorful? This healthy salmon dinner is so simple and can be baked to perfection along with a nutritious veggie for an all-in-one meal, great for busy weeknights.
Why this recipe works
It can be stressful to worry about making a good entree and a healthy side dish for dinner every night. That’s why I love sheet pan dinners like this teriyaki salmon, which combines easy prep with so much flavor!
This dish features perfectly cooked, flaky salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and roasted broccolini. The result is a filling and healthy dinner that’s perfect for even busy nights.
And if you can’t get enough salmon, I recommend my Air Fryer Lemon Butter Salmon or this Herb Grilled Salmon inspired by the Olive Garden dish!
Ingredients Needed
- Salmon: I like to cut my salmon filets into strips about 2 inches wide to keep cooking time as short as possible.
- Sauce: For the homemade sauce, you’ll need soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and hoison sauce.
- White Vinegar: To add a little tang.
- Brown Sugar: Light or dark will work.
- Garlic: Fresh minced is always recommended.
- Red Pepper Flakes: For some heat.
- Ginger: Fresh or ground.
- Broccolini: This tender and delicate vegetable roasts to perfection alongside your salmon!
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Cornstarch: Helps the sauce take on a thicker, richer consistency.
How to Make this Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
- Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sauces, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 2: Marinate the salmon in about 1/3 of the sauce for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Step 3: Toss the broccolini in a large bowl with a bit of olive oil and some salt.
- Step 4: Once the salmon fillets have marinated, place them with the seasoned broccolini on a rimmed baking sheet covered with aluminum foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Step 5: While the salmon bakes, heat the rest of the sauce in a saucepan. Whisk in a cornstarch slurry and gently cook until the sauce has thickened.
- Step 6: Once the salmon is finished baking, brush or drizzle the thickened sauce over top, then garnish and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Regular broccoli florets can be used instead of broccolini, or you could even add other vegetables bell peppers, cauliflower, zucchini, baby potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, or whatever you have one hand.
- Garnish with fresh green onions or sesame seeds for a bit of extra flavor and presentation. Another option is some lemon slices or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve your salmon over top some white rice or brown rice, your favorite noodles, or on a bed of greens.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees, or you could microwave smaller portions.
- For a sweeter take on this recipe, use a bit of maple syrup in the sauce.
