This Salmon Teriyaki Bowl recipe comes together quickly with a few kitchen shortcuts. This 30-minute meal is filled with flaky Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon, veggies like crisp carrots, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and rice. This is an Asian- inspired healthy pescatarian dinner you'll want to make again and again.
Love Teriyaki? Also, try my Sheet Pan Teriyaki Shrimp & 3 Ingredient Roasted Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts.
Salmon Teriyaki Bowl Recipe
This Salmon Teriyaki Bowl recipe makes the perfect healthy dinner and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. This scrumptious bowl is filled with perfectly oven-baked (and fuss-free!) or Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon, your favorite rice or grain, roasted teriyaki Brussels sprouts, savory shiitake mushrooms, and shredded carrots for some color and crunch. It's so flavorful and will be your new favorite healthy weeknight dinner idea! I cook salmon about once a week for our family and this a great way to perpare it when you are craving something different. Both boys love rice bowls, so this is always a hit in our house.
The Salmon Teriyaki Bowl may look fancy, but I promise you can make it in no time at all, since this healthy meal even has a few shortcuts. It's high protein, healthy, and so delicious. This dinner can also be gluten-free and low-carb when you sub cauliflower rice.
Why You'll Love this is the BEST Teriyaki Salmon Bowl...
- This Salmon Teriyaki Bowl is a yummy, healthy meal that's ready in 30 minutes.
- I love this dish because it features simple but powerful flavors like teriyaki and is filled with colorful vegetables like Brussels sprouts and carrots. I added some savory shiitake mushrooms to really let the Asian flavors shine in the powerhouse healthy salmon bowl.
- It's a great way to make and enjoy fish... even for those who don't love fish.
- It comes together quickly and cleans up easily.
- You can follow the directions exactly, or customize this meal to your own tastes with different vegetables.
So what about those shortcuts?
The real reason to love this Teriyaki Salmon Bowl recipe is that some shortcuts let you have a salmon dinner that looks fancy on your table in less than 30 minutes. I used microwaved rice packets, pre-cut mushrooms, pre-shredded carrots, AND your favorite bottled teriyaki sauce.
Sure, we CAN make all of this from scratch, but sometimes you just need dinner quickly, and this meal is perfect for those nights. These shortcuts make this meal super simple to make when you are in a hurry.
If you do want to make your own teriyaki sauce, I've included the simple instructions below.
Ingredients:
Here's what you'll need for this Teriyaki Salmon Bowl recipe. This list is a little long, but I promise it still comes together very quickly. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe.
- Salmon Filets: You'll need two salmon filets for this recipe, equalling 6-8 ounces. If you can find fresh, that's great, but frozen fish is also a wonderful option. To prep the fish, pat it dry with paper towels. You can either bake the salmon according to the instructions below or follow my Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe. Air frying is a great, fast way to make fish.
- Teriyaki Sauce: Using your favorite store-bought teriyaki sauce or teriyaki glaze is a great shortcut to getting this recipe on the table fast. Here are options for healthy teriyaki sauce. This one is my favorite that is paleo and keto. If you want to make your own, I've included a recipe below.
- Brussels Sprouts: Look for fresh Brussels sprouts in the produce section. The only prep you'll need for this is to cut them in half.
- Shiitake Mushrooms: The meaty flavor of Shiitake Mushrooms adds a lot of punch to this Teriyaki Salmon Bowl recipe. Find ones that are already pre-sliced to cut down on your prep time.
- Shredded Carrots: Another shortcut for this recipe is using those fabulous pre-shredded carrots!
- Microwave Rice Packet: Sure, you can make rice from scratch, but if you are in a hurry, those microwave rice packets work great. Use your favorite kind of brown rice or white rice. Quinoa also works very well in this bowl. Sticky sushi rice would also be delicious.
- Sesame Oil: A little goes a long way in adding Asian flavor to this recipe.
- Sesame Seeds: Add some nutty flavor and crunch to this salmon bowl with white or black sesame seeds. Some furikake flakes on top or sliced scallions are also tasty.
- Salt and Pepper
Is salmon a healthy food?
Yes! Salmon is a perfect health food because it is so nutrient-dense. It is rich in antioxidants, high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and the all-important Omega-3 fatty acids. It's considered a superfood.
This entire meal is healthy because it's a great combination of protein, colorful, vitamin-packed vegetables, and energy-boosting carbs. It's a well-balanced dinner that is filling and comes in around 500 calories for a hearty portion.
How do you buy the best salmon at the grocery store?
I get asked a lot about buying fish at the grocery store. If you live near the coast and have access to fresh fish, that is wonderful! Find a local market you trust and support them. Look for salmon that is moist, vibrant, and has no fishy smell.
If you live in the mountains or another inland place, as I do, it's often hard to find fresh fish. If you see fish at the seafood counter, check whether it's actually fresh or just thawed from frozen. Most of the fish you'll find has already been frozen (often right on the boat after it's caught), so I often just buy the frozen fish to keep in my freezer. I can then thaw out my own fish when I need it. Look at the label on the fish and check whether any preservatives have been added. I enjoy both wild-caught and farmed Atlantic salmon as long as they're raised responsibly.
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions for this Salmon Teriyaki Bowl recipe; the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees. Or preheat your air fryer to 400 and follow my recipe for Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. The salmon cooks quickly.
- Next, chop the Brussels sprouts in half and toss them with the sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Roast them in the oven for about 10 minutes.
- While the sprouts are cooking, toss the mushrooms in the remaining sesame oil.
- Next, season the salmon with salt and pepper, then coat it with half of the teriyaki sauce. Put it on a foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds.
- After the Brussels sprouts have cooked for 10 minutes, pull them out and add the mushrooms to the same pan. Cook that for another 10 minutes. At the same time, put the salmon in the oven or the air fryer. That should take 7-10 minutes to cook, depending on the thickness of your salmon. It's done when it flakes with a fork.
- While that is cooking, microwave your rice packet.
- When everything is done cooking, assemble your bowl by dividing the rice in half. Divide rice in the bowls and top it with Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and carrots. Put the pieces of teriyaki salmon on top, drizzle with the remaining teriyaki sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve warm with chopsticks or a fork. Depending on how saucy you like your food, you can add any extra teriyaki or soy sauce to taste.
How do I make homemade teriyaki sauce?
If you want to make your own homemade sauce for the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl, it's easy. Start with 2 tablespoons of reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice vinegar,) 2 tablespoons of sherry (or sake,) 1 teaspoon of honey, a pinch of garlic powder and a pinch of ginger powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of water, 1 teaspoon of corn starch.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sherry, honey, garlic, and ginger. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add the cornstarch mixture to the soy sauce mixture, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat on the pan and stir until you get that thick teriyaki sauce. Be careful not to leave it unattended.
Salmon Teriyaki Bowl Variations
I love this Salmon Teriyaki Bowl recipe as written, but here are some fun variations
- Let it Marinate: If you have extra time, you can marinate your salmon in the teriyaki sauce. Put the sauce and raw salmon in a zip-lock bag and marinate in the marinade in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Mix up the Sauce: If you don't like teriyaki, use another Asian-style sauce! Kung Pao sauce is also delicious.
- Mix up the vegetables: Other great additions or substitutions are purple cabbage, chickpeas, corn, avocado, sliced cucumber, bell peppers, edamame, or broccoli florets. Green onions are also great sprinkled on top.
- Mix up the Grain: Use quinoa instead of rice. If you are looking for a low-carb salmon bowl, use greens instead of rice or cauliflower rice.
- Add some Soy: Serve it with soy sauce on the side or low-sodium soy sauce.
- Make it Spicy: Add a kick with a drizzle of sriracha.
- Mix up the Protein: This would work well with other types of fish, or even shrimp or chicken! Try it with my Sheet Pan Teriyaki Shrimp.
FAQ
How do I store leftovers?
Store the Salmon Teriyaki Bowls leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When reheating, be careful not to overcook the salmon, or it will dry out.
Can I make this for meal prep?
This recipe works great for meal prep! Double the batch and make meals for 4 days.
How many calories are in a Teriyaki Salmon Bowl?
Most Teriyaki Salmon Bowls have upwards of 1000 calories, but my healthy version has only 520 with 46 grams of protein, making it a super healthy, high-protein, and filling meal.
Salmon Teriyaki Bowl Recipe
I hope you enjoy this Salmon Teriyaki Bowl recipe as much as I do. It's a fabulously versatile meal that is crazy healthy, simple to make, and delicious. My whole family loves salmon, and this dish is one of our favorite ways to eat it. The boys even eat the veggies this way. Enjoy!
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Salmon Teriyaki Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets, 6-8 ounces
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ cup matchstick cut carrots
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 microwave rice packet
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425. Line a cookie sheet and baking pan with foil, and spray with cooking spray. You can also prepare this in the air fryer with my Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. The link is in the notes.
- In a bowl, toss the brussels sprouts in 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the brussels sprouts on the sheet pan and cook for 10 minutes.
- While the sprouts are cooking and in the same bowl you used for the sprouts, toss the mushrooms with the remaining sesame oil. Also, season the salmon with salt and pepper and brush on half of the teriyaki sauce. Put the salmon in the foil-lined baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds.
- After the Brussels sprouts have cooked for 10 minutes pull them out of the oven and add the mushrooms to the same pan. Cook the entire pan for another 10 minutes. Also put the salmon in th oven. Cook the salmon for 7-10 minutes depending on how thick your salmon is. It is done when it starts to flake.
- While the vegetables and salmon is cooking, microwave the rice packet.
- When everything is done cooking, assemble the bowls by dividing the rice in half. Top with the brussels sprouts, mushroom and raw carrots. Put the salmon on top. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.
Notes
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Leslie says
I love that you used Salmon with this Teriyaki dish. It was the perfect choice for a wonderful, healthy meal!
Deborah Brooks says
This is quick and easy! I recently started eating more fish and could use some more ideas