Name: Lemon Teriyaki Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound smoked salmon wild-caught; 1 teaspoon garlic minced; 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons of butter melted; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 4 lemon slices; 1 tablespoon dill; 2 Italian basil leaves

This easy-baked smoked salmon has sweet and savory flavors with a delectable sauce that makes a delicious glaze.

Lemon, soy sauce, fresh herbs, and brown sugar along with teriyaki sauce turn plain smoked salmon into a gourmet flakey lip-smacking salmon dish.

We also top the salmon with slices of fresh lemons, fresh dill, and fresh basil to bring out all the savory flavors that meld together perfectly.

We've also included other topping suggestions, and cooking methods to get this salmon dinner on your tables in less than 30 minutes.

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Easiest Smoked Sweet and Savory Salmon Recipe Step-By-Step

preheat the oven to 425 degrees
mix the sauce ingredients
pour over the salmon in a greased baking dish
top with lemon slices
bake for 20 minutes
although salmon is smoked the internal temperature should reach 145 degrees using an instant read thermometer

large piece of smoked salmon baked with lemon in a Asian sauce

Shopping List for Easiest Salmon Teriyaki Recipe

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fresh slices of lemon
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black pepper
fresh dill
fresh basil
fresh minced garlic

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Other Favorite Topping Recipes for Smoked Salmon

teriyaki sauce with crushed pineapple and a little brown sugar
mango, chopped green bell peppers, pineapple, and papaya
pecans, brown sugar, and apricot preserves
fresh lemon butter garlic sliced and fresh dill weed
cajun spices, tequila, and hot sauce
chicken broth butter and fresh parsley, basil, garlic with oregano
jarred pesto
heavy cream with dill and melted butter poured over smoked salmon after cooking
rosemary, lemon wedges, black pepper, and butter

Alternate Cooking Methods

Stovetop: saute in a gridded style cast iron pan with 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter add other ingredients and pan-fry for around 10 minutes flipping once
Air Fryer: preheat to 400 degrees, oil spray salmon using an oven-proof pie plate, or place on an oil-sprayed basket. add whatever other ingredients 2 minutes before completing cooking on top it takes around 7 minutes or until salmon flakes easily
Grilled: heat the grill to 400 degrees then place salmon in a greased cast iron skillet, and pour the sauce over it. Place the pan on the grates of the gas grill on medium heat, or on a charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches away from the coals ( salmon will cook in around 8 to 11 minutes depending on thickness

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Lemon Teriyaki Smoked Salmon

This is a delicious sweet and savory baked smoked salmon. The flavors are a lemon Asian sauce.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound smoked salmon wild-caught
1 teaspoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons of butter melted
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
4 lemon slices
1 tablespoon dill
2 Italian basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and grease a deep baking dish.
In a small bowl whisk all the savory and sweet ingredients together.
Pour the mixture over the salmon into a greased baking dish and top it with lemon slices.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.

Notes

Alternate Cooking Methods

Stovetop: saute in a gridded style cast iron pan with 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter add other ingredients and pan-fry for around 10 minutes flipping once
Air Fryer: preheat to 400 degrees, oil spray salmon using an oven-proof pie plate, or place on an oil-sprayed basket. add whatever other ingredients 2 minutes before completing cooking on top it takes around 7 minutes or until salmon flakes easily
Grilled: heat the grill to 400 degrees then place salmon in a greased cast iron skillet, and pour the sauce over it. Place the pan on the grates of the gas grill on medium heat, or on a charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches away from the coals ( salmon will cook in around 8 to 11 minutes depending on thickness
although salmon is smoked the internal temperature should reach 145 degrees using an instant-read thermometer

Other Favorite Topping Recipes for Smoked Salmon

teriyaki sauce with crushed pineapple and a little brown sugar
mango, chopped green bell peppers, pineapple, and papaya
pecans, brown sugar, and apricot preserves
fresh lemon butter garlic sliced and fresh dill weed
cajun spices, tequila, and hot sauce
chicken broth butter and fresh parsley, basil, garlic with oregano
jarred pesto
heavy cream with dill and melted butter poured over smoked salmon after cooking
rosemary, lemon wedges, black pepper, and butter

Nutrition Facts

Calories

281.05

Fat (grams)

11.99 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.15 g

Carbs (grams)

5.92 g

Fiber (grams)

0.21 g

Net carbs

5.68 g

Sugar (grams)

4.89 g

Protein (grams)

35.54 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1934.89 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

53.5 mg

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