15 Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Print view)

Salmon fillets glazed with teriyaki, paired with fresh vegetables and rice for a quick Asian-inspired meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salmon

01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 5 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Teriyaki Glaze

05 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Bowl Components

11 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (hot)
12 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Whisk until homogenous.
02 - Lightly season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet at medium-high. Place fillets in skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, ensuring golden crust formation.
03 - Pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets in the skillet. Allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, basting repeatedly, until salmon is thoroughly glazed and fully cooked.
04 - Distribute hot jasmine rice into two serving bowls. Neatly arrange cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and avocado on top of the rice.
05 - Place a glazed salmon fillet in each bowl. Drizzle remaining teriyaki sauce from the skillet over salmon and vegetables. Sprinkle sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds to garnish before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The teriyaki glaze coats the salmon in just the right balance of sweet and savory, making each bite irresistible.
  • It's ready so fast that you can enjoy a homemade bowl even when you're tired or pressed for time.
02 -
  • Cooking salmon too long dries it out—watch for just-flaky texture and pull it from heat fast.
  • Letting the teriyaki sauce bubble before drizzling ensures a glossy, thick glaze that clings beautifully.
03 -
  • Let salmon rest for a minute after glazing—flavors settle and the flesh stays tender.
  • Wipe the skillet before pouring sauce if there's excess oil to prevent a greasy finish.
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