If you’re craving a nourishing, satisfying dinner that’s packed with protein and bold flavor, these Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Bowls are just the thing. Juicy salmon fillets are seared or baked to perfection and coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, then served over rice with fresh veggies — all ready in under 30 minutes.
Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding your family, this is one bowl you’ll keep coming back to.
✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High-protein and heart-healthy
- Homemade teriyaki = no preservatives
- Meal prep and freezer-friendly
- Customizable with any veggies or grains
- Fast, simple, and impressive-looking
This is a restaurant-worthy dish made easy in your own kitchen.
🧂 Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for pan-searing)
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)
Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or brown rice
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup edamame (cooked)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Cucumber slices or steamed broccoli
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
🔪 Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine all teriyaki sauce ingredients (except cornstarch slurry) and simmer on low heat for 3–4 minutes. Stir in slurry and cook until thickened. Set aside.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side (or bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes).
- Brush with teriyaki glaze in the final minute of cooking or drizzle after plating.
- In a bowl, layer rice, veggies, and avocado. Top with glazed salmon.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
🍽️ Variations:
- Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice
- Use tofu for a vegetarian version
- Add a drizzle of sriracha mayo for spice
- Top with a soft-boiled egg for richness
