Savor a delightful Asian-inspired meal with this savory teriyaki-glazed salmon, served with flavorful sugar snap peas and steamed rice. This mouthwatering baked salmon is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to make teriyaki sauce. Reserve 1/3 of the sauce for glazing and pour the remaining 2/3 into a ziplock bag with the salmon fillets.
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Marinate the salmon for 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
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Meanwhile, heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the sugar snap peas for 5 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced scallion, salt, and ground black pepper.
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Remove the salmon from the marinade, discard the marinade, and pat the fillets dry with a paper towel.
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Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
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Brush the reserved teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the salmon reaches the desired doneness.
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Serve the teriyaki-glazed salmon with steamed rice and sugar snap peas. Garnish with sesame seeds.