Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

40 minutes
500 calories
Serves 4
Dinner
High-Protein Asian

A delicious teriyaki salmon bowl served with rice and steamed vegetables. This dairy-free dish features flaky salmon glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce, providing a balanced and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed (for serving)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. PREP AHEAD
  2. - Whisk teriyaki sauce: soy, mirin, sugar.
  3. - Pat salmon fillets dry; season lightly.
  4. - Cook steamed rice; keep hot.
  5. - Steam or blanch broccoli florets.
  6. - Slice green onions; toast sesame seeds if using.
  7. COOKING STEPS
  8. 1. Heat lightly oiled skillet over medium; place salmon skin-side down; sear 3 min.
  9. 2. Flip; pour teriyaki sauce; simmer 2–3 min, spooning glaze, until salmon just flakes and sauce thickens.
  10. 3. Fill bowls with rice and broccoli; set glazed salmon on top.
  11. 4. Spoon remaining glaze over; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
  12. (Active time ≈ 12 min | Total ≈ 20 min)

Nutrition Facts

500
Calories
34
Protein
30
Carbs
22
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar