A succulent, homemade teriyaki salmon that's both nutritious and delicious can be on your dinner table with minimal effort, thanks to a top-rated recipe from Good Food. This method, which avoids frying entirely, promises a wonderfully moist result in just 15 minutes of preparation.
The Secret to Perfect, Healthy Salmon
Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse, brimming with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and B vitamins. While pan-frying is a common cooking method, it often requires extra oil and can easily lead to dry, overcooked fillets. The solution? Oven-steaming in foil parcels. This technique, championed by Good Food, locks in moisture and flavour without the need for frying, making it a far healthier choice.
The acclaimed recipe has garnered a perfect five-star rating on the Good Food website, with home cooks praising its simplicity and results. As reported by the Express, fans of the dish describe it as "super easy to make" and "wonderfully moist".
What Home Cooks Are Saying
The recipe's community reviews highlight its success. One enthusiast commented, "Tasty, light and super easy to make. Will be making this again!" Another noted, "Very flavoursome even though we didn't use the optional ingredients, and the fish stayed wonderfully moist."
How to Make Your Own Teriyaki Salmon Parcels
This straightforward dish requires just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven. You can even assemble the parcels a day in advance for a stress-free meal.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 2 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp mirin (optional)
- Sunflower oil, for brushing
- 300g long-stem broccoli
- 4 x 100g salmon fillets
- 1 small piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks
- Sesame oil (optional)
- Sliced spring onions & toasted sesame seeds, to serve
- Cooked rice, to serve
Method:
- Start by making the marinade. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and mirin (if using) together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cut four 30cm squares of foil. Lightly brush each with sunflower oil and fold up the edges slightly to form a base.
- Arrange broccoli stems on each foil square. Place a salmon fillet on top and sprinkle with the ginger matchsticks.
- Spoon the teriyaki sauce over each fillet and add a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.
- Seal the foil parcels tightly and place them on a baking tray. Heat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6 and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let the parcels rest for a few minutes after removing them from the oven.
Serve each parcel on a plate, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds, alongside a portion of fluffy rice for a complete, wholesome meal that proves healthy eating can be incredibly simple and satisfying.
