Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Nutritious Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl, featuring tender salmon glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with vibrant vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is as healthy as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild-caught salmon fillets
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add oil and sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon; cook for an additional minute until coated.
- Steam or sauté vegetables until vibrant but crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Assemble the bowl: layer rice, top with salmon and veggies, drizzle extra sauce, and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg