Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Tender glazed salmon with rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy spicy mayo in a satisfying bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 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 ginger, grated
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, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 sheet nori, sliced into strips

→ Sriracha Mayo

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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
02 - Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Let sit for 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Pour the 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 over fillets to coat.
05 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
06 - Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Break glazed salmon into flakes and distribute over rice. Arrange avocado, cucumber, and carrot slices around salmon. Drizzle evenly with sriracha mayo.
07 - Sprinkle scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips on top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The teriyaki glaze caramelizes just enough to taste restaurant-quality without any fussy techniques.
  • Everything comes together in 30 minutes, making it feel indulgent even on a weeknight.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on what's in your fridge or what you're craving that day.
02 -
  • Don't overload your marinade time or the salmon can start curing and changing texture, especially with the acid from the vinegar and citrus.
  • The cornstarch is crucial for that restaurant-style glossy glaze; without it you just have a thin sauce.
  • Slice your avocado last because it browns quickly, and there's nothing worse than a sad-looking bowl that tastes perfectly fine.
03 -
  • Let your pan get properly hot before the salmon hits it, so the exterior develops a gentle crust instead of steaming and sticking.
  • If you hate the skin-side sear marks, start skin-side down in a cold pan and bring the heat up gradually for a creamy, even cook.
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