Description
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal with this Teriyaki Salmon Bowl recipe. Tender salmon fillets glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce served over a bed of rice and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon olive oil,
Bowl Components:
2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 avocado (sliced), sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish,
Teriyaki Sauce:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over medium heat. Thicken with cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Cook Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until cooked through. Brush with teriyaki sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top with salmon, broccoli, carrots, and avocado. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Swap quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Homemade teriyaki sauce has fresher flavor and less sugar compared to store-bought versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
