Flaky glazed salmon, rice, cucumber, and carrots make colorful bowls with a quick homemade teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls Recipe
Prep: 18 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 33 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless salmon, cut into 4 portions
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cups hot cooked brown or white rice
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 sliced scallions
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment and arrange the salmon on it.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy.
- Brush the salmon generously with sauce. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, depending on thickness, until it reaches 145°F and flakes easily.
- Divide rice among four bowls. Add cucumber, carrots, and salmon. Spoon the remaining warm sauce over the bowls and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Why this recipe works
Thickening the sauce separately prevents raw fish juices from contaminating the serving glaze. High oven heat cooks the salmon quickly so it stays moist.
Helpful tips
- Use reduced-sodium soy sauce because the glaze concentrates as it cooks.
- Cut vegetables while the rice cooks to keep the total time short.
- For meal prep, pack cucumber separately and add it after reheating.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate salmon and rice in shallow containers for up to 3 days; keep raw vegetables separate. Reheat the cooked components to 165°F.
Food-safety note: Fish should reach 145°F. Cool cooked rice promptly and refrigerate within 2 hours.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving: 560 calories, 37 g protein, 68 g carbohydrates, and 16 g fat. Estimates vary by brands and portions.
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