Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Print Version)

Tender salmon with savory-sweet teriyaki glaze over fluffy rice and crisp vegetables for a vibrant, satisfying meal ready in 35 minutes.

# 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

# How To Make:

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 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 oil and sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The salmon cooks in under 20 minutes, so you can go from craving to plate without the stress.
  • That glossy teriyaki glaze makes even simple ingredients taste restaurant-quality.
  • It's flexible enough to use whatever vegetables you have on hand without losing its charm.
02 -
  • Don't stir the rice once it's simmering, no matter how curious you feel; the steam is doing the work and stirring releases too much starch.
  • The cornstarch slurry is what separates a silky professional-looking glaze from something that looks like it just slid off the salmon.
03 -
  • Make the teriyaki sauce ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
  • If your pan isn't truly nonstick anymore, use a light brush of oil on the salmon itself rather than just the pan to prevent sticking.
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