15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Printable View)

Sweet teriyaki-glazed salmon with fresh veggies and rice, ready fast for light meals or summer nights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon Preparation

01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets, approximately 5.3 ounces each
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of kosher salt
04 - Pinch of freshly ground 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 hot cooked jasmine rice
12 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
14 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
03 - Place salmon fillets in the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nearly cooked through.
04 - Pour teriyaki sauce over salmon. Allow sauce to bubble for 1 to 2 minutes, spooning glaze over fillets until fully cooked and coated.
05 - Divide hot jasmine rice between two bowls. Arrange cucumber, carrot, and avocado on top of the rice.
06 - Place a glazed salmon fillet in each bowl. Drizzle with any remaining teriyaki glaze from the pan. Garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This bowl is your secret weapon for a dinner that feels special but comes together in minutes.
  • The homemade teriyaki glaze has a bright flavor that is far fresher than a takeout packet.
02 -
  • If you rush the salmon, it won't absorb the sauce—wait for bubbling and spoon the glaze patiently.
  • Adding vegetables on piping hot rice keeps them crisp, but softens the avocado just right.
03 -
  • If you overcook the sauce, it turns syrupy; take it off as soon as it thickens.
  • Grate ginger at the last second for a clean, vibrant kick.
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