15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Printable)

Sweet, glazed salmon with rice and vegetables creates a bright bowl ready in just fifteen minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets (each approximately 5 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Toppings and Bowl Assembly

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 finely sliced scallions
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin or dry sherry, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk thoroughly until well-blended.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add fillets to the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until nearly cooked through.
03 - Pour prepared teriyaki sauce over salmon in the skillet. Increase heat to high and allow sauce to bubble for 1 to 2 minutes, spooning sauce over fillets until salmon is evenly glazed and cooked through.
04 - Divide hot jasmine rice evenly between two serving bowls. Arrange sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and avocado atop the rice.
05 - Place one glazed salmon fillet in each bowl. Drizzle with any remaining teriyaki glaze from the pan. Garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels almost magical how quickly the flavors come together, you really won’t believe it’s only 15 minutes.
  • The bowl is full of fresh textures and color, making it the kind of meal that feels just as impressive as it tastes.
02 -
  • Once, I overcooked the salmon by just a minute and learned the hard way that it dries out quickly — timing is everything.
  • Letting the glaze bubble for a few seconds longer thickens it perfectly, making every bite luxurious instead of runny.
03 -
  • Never walk away from the salmon while it's cooking — the glaze requires your full attention to avoid burning.
  • Toasted sesame seeds give the bowl its signature finish, so take a minute to toast them fresh if you can.
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