Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant bowl with glazed salmon, rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy spicy mayo for a satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets, approximately 5.3 oz each
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon mirin
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
09 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

→ Rice

10 - 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

11 - 1 small avocado, sliced
12 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 carrot, julienned
14 - 2 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips

→ Sriracha Mayo

17 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
18 - 1 tablespoon sriracha, adjust to taste
19 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
02 - Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the teriyaki marinade over them. Let sit to marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Pour remaining marinade into the skillet. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon glaze evenly over the fillets.
05 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl, mixing until smooth.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly between two bowls. Flake the glazed salmon over the rice. Arrange sliced avocado, cucumber, and julienned carrot around the salmon. Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
07 - Top each bowl with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The teriyaki glaze is ridiculously easy to make and tastes like you've been simmering it for hours.
  • It's the kind of bowl that looks fancy enough to serve guests but simple enough to throw together on a Tuesday night.
  • That sriracha mayo brings just enough heat and creaminess to tie everything together without overwhelming the delicate salmon.
02 -
  • Don't skip dissolving the cornstarch in water first; adding it dry will create lumps and ruin your glaze's silky texture.
  • Overcooked salmon is rubbery and loses all its appeal—pull it off the heat when it still has the tiniest bit of translucence in the center; it will continue to cook slightly from residual heat.
  • If your rice is cold, warm it up gently before assembling; cold rice makes the whole bowl feel less cohesive, and the warm glaze won't distribute properly across it.
03 -
  • If you're making this for guests and want to prep ahead, you can make the teriyaki glaze and sriracha mayo several hours in advance; just cook the salmon and assemble right before serving so everything stays fresh.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes if you have time—the flavor difference between fresh-toasted and pre-toasted is worth those few minutes of effort.
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