Genuine Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
Crispy salmon glazed with sweet soy-mirin sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice and garnished with pickled vegetables and sesame seeds. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup pickled radishes
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Place salmon fillets on the prepared sheet and pour half the sauce over them. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is flaky and glazed.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions. Divide into bowls. Top with salmon, pickled radishes, and sesame seeds. Drizzle remaining sauce over the top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Genuine Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowls take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Genuine Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowls?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Genuine Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowls?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Genuine Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowls for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Genuine Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Bowls?
Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better asian dishes though.
