Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Print)

Tender salmon with teriyaki glaze over rice and crisp vegetables for a satisfying meal.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 a splash of oil and sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
04 - Brush salmon generously with teriyaki sauce. Cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
05 - 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 just tender but still crisp.
06 - 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 -
  • It tastes like takeout but costs half as much and lets you control the sweetness and salt.
  • Everything cooks in under 40 minutes, and most of that is hands-off rice time.
  • The teriyaki glaze clings to the salmon in a way that makes every bite ridiculously satisfying.
  • Leftover sauce keeps for a week and turns boring chicken or tofu into something you actually crave.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the salmon or it will turn dry and chalky; pull it from the heat when it's just opaque in the center and it will finish cooking off the stove.
  • Make the cornstarch slurry before you start the sauce so you can add it the moment it simmers; if you wait too long, the sauce can reduce too much and taste overly salty.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables on high heat and keep them moving; they should stay bright and crisp, not soggy or steamed.
03 -
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of teriyaki sauce before brushing it on the raw salmon so you have extra for drizzling without any food safety concerns.
  • If your salmon has skin, make sure the skillet is hot and well-oiled before adding the fillets or the skin will stick and tear.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on top; the nutty aroma will be twice as strong.
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