Teriyaki Salmon with Tart Cherry Ginger Glaze

This Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The bold cherry-ginger teriyaki glaze caramelizes beautifully as it cooks, creating an easy, flavor-packed salmon dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Sweet, tangy, and packed with fresh ginger flavor, this Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon is an easy dinner you’ll make on repeat. The glossy homemade glaze transforms simple salmon into a restaurant-worthy meal in under 30 minutes.

This recipe is great or busy families! You can also pop it on the grill, which in our case we have a Traeger and the smoked flavor adds another element.

What Is Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon?

This Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon is a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy twist on classic teriyaki salmon. A simple glaze made with teriyaki sauce, pickled ginger, spicy cherry relish (or cherry jam), and dried tart cherries creates a bold, flavorful sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Best of all, it’s an easy salmon dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Why I Love This Recipe

• Delicious served with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad (serves about 4).
• Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
• The sweet-tart cherry flavor pairs perfectly with savory teriyaki and fresh ginger.
• A simple five-ingredient glaze with big flavor.
• Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights.

Ingredients for Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon

• 1 pound salmon fillet
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• ¼ cup pickled ginger
• ¼ cup spicy cherry relish or cherry jam
• ¼ cup dried tart cherries
• Sea salt

How to Make Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small food processor, combine the teriyaki sauce, pickled ginger, spicy cherry relish (or jam), and dried tart cherries. Pulse until mostly smooth, leaving a little texture from the cherries.
3. Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet and lightly season with sea salt.
4. Spoon the cherry ginger teriyaki glaze over the salmon, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches your preferred doneness.
6. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

This salmon pairs beautifully with:

• Steamed jasmine or brown rice
• Coconut rice
• Grilled asparagus
• Roasted broccoli – or Marry Me Broccoli
• Sautéed green beans
• Grilled zucchini
• Cucumber salad
• Fresh summer corn
• A crisp green Iceberg salad

Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or extra chopped pickled ginger for even more flavor.

Tips & Substitutions

• Use your favorite cherry preserve. Tart cherry jam, spicy cherry relish, or even cherry preserves all work well.
• No food processor? Finely chop the ginger and dried cherries by hand and stir everything together.
• Adjust the heat. If using spicy cherry relish, add more or less depending on your preferred spice level.
• Use fresh or frozen salmon. Just thaw frozen fillets completely before baking.
• Don’t overcook the salmon. Start checking around 12 minutes. The salmon should flake easily while remaining moist.
• Try it on the grill. Cook the salmon on cedar planks or in a grill basket, brushing with extra glaze during the last few minutes.

More salmon recipes you may enjoy:

Broiled Teriyaki Salmon

Sesame Teriyaki Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon Bites

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Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon

Sandy Coughlin

This Tart Cherry Ginger Teriyaki Salmon is an easy 30-minute dinner featuring tender baked salmon coated in a sweet, tangy, and savory glaze made with teriyaki sauce, pickled ginger, tart cherry jam, and dried tart cherries. It's a simple yet elegant recipe perfect for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Yield: 4

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 pound salmon filet
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• ¼ cup pickled ginger
• ¼ cup spicy cherry relish or jam
• ¼ cup dried tart cherries, I buy mine at Costco
• Sea Salt

Instructions

 

• Combine teriyaki sauce, pickled ginger, relish (or jam), and dried tart cherries in a small food processor. Puree until mixed (there will be chunks).
• Lay the salmon pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lighty salt with Sea salt
• Pour the sauce over salmon fillets, spreading evenly.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes.
• Serve!

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 749mg, Potassium: 674mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 314IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 2mg

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