Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

The Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is a vibrant and healthy meal that combines the rich flavors of teriyaki-glazed salmon with a variety of fresh vegetables and rice. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce that is both easy to make and full of flavor. Paired with steamed rice and colorful vegetables, this bowl not only looks beautiful but also provides a nutritious and satisfying meal. Whether you’re preparing dinner for the family or a quick lunch for yourself, this Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious taste.

Ingredients:

• For the Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• For the Salmon Bowl:
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup edamame (shelled)
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
   • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Salmon:
   • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
   • Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
   • Brush the salmon with the teriyaki sauce during the last minute of cooking.
3. Assemble the Bowls:
   • Divide the cooked rice among four bowls.
   • Arrange the edamame, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and avocado slices around the rice.
   • Place a teriyaki-glazed salmon fillet on top of each bowl.
4. Garnish and Serve:
   • Drizzle any remaining teriyaki sauce over the bowls.
   • Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Enjoy your Teriyaki Salmon Bowl, a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for any occasion!