Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Printable)

Savory-sweet salmon glazed with teriyaki, paired with rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skinless or skin-on
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Teriyaki Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
04 - 1/4 cup mirin
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 carrot, julienned
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets
14 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Rice

16 - 1.5 cups jasmine or sushi rice
17 - 1.75 cups water

→ Garnishes

18 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
19 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# Steps:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
03 - Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil and sear salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Brush generously with teriyaki sauce and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
04 - In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and sugar snap peas for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
05 - Divide cooked rice between bowls. Top with stir-fried vegetables and teriyaki-glazed salmon. Drizzle extra sauce over the top and garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The teriyaki glaze is genuinely addictive, and honestly, you'll find yourself making extra just to have around.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, but tastes like you spent hours fussing over it.
  • Salmon does something magical when it's glazed at just the right moment, getting this caramelized edge that changes everything.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry before cooking—moisture is the enemy of a good sear, and dry fish is what gives you that golden crust that holds the glaze beautifully.
  • The cornstarch slurry genuinely changes the game—without it your sauce will be thin and watery, but with it you get this silky, clingy glaze that makes every bite better.
03 -
  • If you're worried about overcooking the salmon, remember that carryover cooking will keep it cooking even after you remove it from heat, so pull it just slightly before you think it's done.
  • Marinating your salmon in half the teriyaki sauce for fifteen minutes before cooking adds an extra layer of flavor that makes people ask if you went to culinary school.
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