Description
The Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is a healthy and flavorful dinner, featuring broiled salmon glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce, served over a bed of rice or quinoa and topped with fresh vegetables. It’s a quick, satisfying, and nutrient-packed meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 (5-6 ounce) salmon filets
3 cups cooked brown rice or white rice (may substitute cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice)
2 cups chopped cucumber
1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
1 cup shredded or julienned carrots
1 medium avocado, sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup coconut aminos
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon dried ginger)
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons warm water (to dissolve the cornstarch)
Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place the salmon filets in a shallow dish and pour ⅓ cup of the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Set aside and let marinate while preparing the vegetables.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler setting. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the salmon filets on the baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Broil the salmon for 7-8 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon broils, prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining the coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, add the remaining teriyaki sauce and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with warm water to create a slurry, then add it to the simmering sauce. Stir occasionally and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the broiled salmon and evenly divide the cucumber, carrots, edamame, and avocado between the bowls.
- Drizzle each bowl with 2 tablespoons of the thickened teriyaki sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa.
- Add a bit of sriracha to the teriyaki sauce for a spicy kick.
- Try adding additional toppings such as toasted sesame seeds, pickled ginger, or a soft-boiled egg.
- This dish works well with chicken, tofu, or shrimp as alternatives to salmon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
