EASY Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls Recipe — Be Greedy Eats

Whipped up this Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl in no time! Quick, easy, and packed with flavor—this is my go-to for a delicious meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect for those busy nights when you want something healthy and satisfying!

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Flavor-Packed Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls!

If you’re looking for a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to make, these Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls are about to be your new favorite dinner. Packed with tender, savory salmon glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce, and served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies, this dish has everything you want in a satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!

You’ll love how the sweet, salty, and tangy teriyaki sauce complements the buttery salmon, and the fresh toppings add that perfect crunch. It’s healthy, delicious, and full of flavor!

The Magic is in the Teriyaki Sauce!

This homemade teriyaki sauce is the star of the show. It's rich, sweet, and tangy with a perfect balance of garlic and ginger that makes it pop. Plus, it's made with simple pantry ingredients, so you know exactly what’s going into your food. When paired with seared salmon, it creates a beautiful glaze that’s both indulgent and light. You’ll never want to go back to store-bought teriyaki again!

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls Ingredients:

This is one of those types of meals that you’ll want to have all year long! The flavors are fresh and overwhelmingly delicious. Plus, the ingredients are not hard to find at all! Trust me, your local grocery store has more than enough of each ingredient.

Remember, it’s always best to use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the meal. Let’s walk through them to see how we can use them!

Salmon: Salmon is rich, buttery, and full of heart-healthy omega-3s. Cutting the filets into bite-sized cubes allows for more surface area to sear and soak up the delicious teriyaki sauce.
Vegetable or Canola Oil: These neutral oils have a high smoke point, perfect for searing the salmon cubes to get that crispy exterior without overpowering their natural flavor.
Salt: Salt helps to season the salmon and enhances its natural flavor, making it the perfect foundation for the savory teriyaki glaze.
Ground Black Pepper: Black pepper adds a subtle heat and depth to the salmon, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.
Garlic: Minced garlic adds a punch of flavor and aroma to the sauce. Its sharpness mellows as it simmers, leaving a rich, savory taste that balances the sweet and salty elements of the sauce.

Soy Sauce: The backbone of any good teriyaki sauce, soy sauce brings a deep umami flavor to the dish, enhancing the savory notes of the salmon.
Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness to balance the salty soy sauce and also helps the teriyaki sauce thicken into a beautiful glaze.
Fresh Ginger or Ginger Paste: Ginger adds a warm, slightly spicy note to the sauce, cutting through the sweetness and providing a lovely zing that pairs beautifully with the garlic.
Honey: Honey gives the sauce a smooth sweetness and contributes to that glossy, sticky finish we all love in a good teriyaki sauce.
Sesame Oil: Sesame oil brings a nutty, toasty depth of flavor that enhances the overall complexity of the sauce. Just a small amount packs a big punch!

Rice Wine: Rice wine adds a slight tang and acidity, helping to balance out the richness of the salmon and the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.
Water: Water helps to thin the sauce slightly so it coats the salmon cubes evenly.
Cornstarch Slurry: Mixing cornstarch with water creates a slurry that thickens the teriyaki sauce, giving it that perfect sticky texture that clings to the salmon.
Cooked Jasmine or Sushi Rice: These types of rice are slightly sticky and fluffy, making them ideal for absorbing the flavors of the teriyaki sauce while providing a satisfying base for the dish.
Toppings: Shredded Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Sliced Avocado, Sliced Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, and Spicy Mayo.

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls:

This recipe is super simple and comes together in no time. Here’s a quick breakdown of how to make these delicious Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls:

The full written recipe is below, but here’s an overview:

Step 1: Prep the Salmon. Drizzle salmon cubes with 2 tbsp of oil and season with salt and ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for later use.
Step 2: Make the Teriyaki Sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, honey, sesame oil, rice wine, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce until it thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 3: Sear the Salmon. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear your salmon cubes on each side until browned. Add ¼ - ½ cup of the teriyaki sauce to your pan and glaze the salmon cubes until they reach 145˚F internally.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowls. Serve the salmon over steamed Jasmine or Sushi rice. Top with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, avocado, and green onions. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds, and finish with spicy mayo. Enjoy!

What to Serve with Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls:

This meal is great on its own, but there is nothing like having a few good side dishes! A side dish would be perfect for this pasta recipe. This recipe goes with so many delicious sides. But here are just a few that I would recommend:

Steamed Broccoli
Miso Soup
Edamame
Steamed Green Beans
Veggie Lo Mein

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Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls

Flavor-Packed Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls!

The Magic is in the Teriyaki Sauce!

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls Ingredients:

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls:

What to Serve with Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls: