Description
Easy Teriyaki Salmon Bowls are the perfect weeknight meal, blending sweet and savory flavors in a delightful dish that’s easy to prepare. Picture tender salmon glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant broccoli. This colorful bowl is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to elevate your dinner experience. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a truly unique spin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Marinate salmon fillets in half of the marinade for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip salmon and add broccoli florets; cook until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Drizzle remaining marinade over salmon and broccoli during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg