We love the sweet and smoky flavor of Grilled Teriyaki Salmon. The salmon is marinated and then grilled to perfection for delicious flavor.

Easy Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Recipe:
Grilled Salmon Teriyaki is delicious and easy to make. The sweet and savory Teriyaki sauce is made with simple ingredients. The salmon is then marinated to give it so much flavor.
This healthy fish cooks perfectly on the grill. Once the salmon has been marinated it is then grilled for a few minutes and then topped with more sauce. The salmon is grilled to perfection with the crispy texture and juicy center.
We love grilling fish because it is quick and easy. This grilled recipe is full of flavor and perfect served with a side of rice and roasted vegetable.

Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
- Salmon Filets
- Avocado Oil
- Sesame Seeds (for topping)
- Green Onions diced (for topping)
For the Sauce:
- Brown Sugar
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- Rice Vinegar
- Honey
- Minced Garlic
- Ground Ginger
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Grill Teriyaki Salmon:
- Step 1 – Combine Teriyaki Marinade Ingredients – Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
- Step 2 – Marinate the Salmon – Place the salmon filets in a large zip lock bag. Pour half of the sauce into the bag with the salmon and reserve the remaining sauce. Marinade the salmon for at least 1 hour.

- Step 3 – Prepare Grill – Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F) and rub the grill grates with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray to keep the salmon from sticking to the grill.
- Step 4 – Grill Salmon – Place the salmon on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side until the salmon is cooked through and the salmon flakes easily. Remove from the grill.

- Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy – Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
Whisk and heat until the sauce thickens (7-9 minutes). Brush the glaze over the grilled salmon and top with the sesame seeds and diced onions. Enjoy!

How to Cook on the Stovetop:
Teriyaki Salmon can be made indoors. You can use a griddle pan, or a skillet to cook this salmon as well. The results are a perfectly cook salmon with simple ingredients.
- Marinate Salmon with the Teriyaki Sauce in a small bowl.
- Place Salmon on the skillet that has been preheated with cooking oil over medium heat. Start by placing the salmon skin side down.
- Cook the Salmon for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Heat the teriyaki sauce in a sauce pan and pour the sauce over the cooked salmon.
- Serve and enjoy

Tips for Grilling Teriyaki Salmon:
- Marinate Salmon – Combine the teriyaki sauce and allow the salmon to marinate for about an hour. This will enhance the flavor of the salmon.
- Cooking Salmon – Make sure to prepare the grill by heating on a hot grill and oiling the grates. This will prevent the salmon from sticking to the grill.
- Check for doneness – You will know when the salmon fillets is done when the center is flaky. We recommend testing with a fork. You can also check the internal temperature, which should reach 145 degrees.

What to Serve with Salmon:
When grilling salmon, there are many sides to serve with salmon. You can grill sides or make sides indoors. Here are some of my favorites.
- Brown Rice
- Green Salad
- White Rice
- Roasted Vegetables
- See more ideas on What to Serve with Grilled Salmon

How to Store Leftovers:
Refrigerate the leftover salmon in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

Print Recipe here for Grilled Teriyaki Salmon:

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 Salmon Filets
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds for topping
- 2 Stalks Green Onions diced for topping
For the Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
- Place the salmon filets in a large zip lock bag. Pour half of the sauce into the bag with the salmon and reserve the remaining sauce. Marinade the salmon for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F) and rub the grill grates with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray to keep the salmon from sticking to the grill.
- Place the salmon on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side until the salmon is cooked through and the salmon flakes easily. Remove from the grill.
- Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk and heat until the sauce thickens (7-9 minutes). Brush the glaze over the grilled salmon and top with the sesame seeds and diced onions. Enjoy!
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More Easy Teriyaki Recipes:
- Teriyaki Chicken in Foil Recipe
- Blackstone Teriyaki Burger Recipe
- Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops Recipe
