Japanese-Style Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
Flaky salmon glazed with a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over jasmine rice and crisp vegetables. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 55 minutes pairs skinless salmon fillet, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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
- 1 lb, skinless salmon fillet
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 cup, cooked jasmine rice
- 1 head, cut into florets broccoli
- 1 medium, julienned carrots
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and ginger. Marinate salmon for 15 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, cook salmon 4-5 minutes per side until flaky.
- Step 2: Sauté broccoli and carrots 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Toss with remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce. Serve salmon over rice with vegetables and garnish with green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Japanese-Style Teriyaki Salmon Bowls take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (30 min prep + 25 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 Japanese-Style 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 skinless salmon fillet from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Japanese-Style 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 Japanese-Style 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 Japanese-Style 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
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Perfect general recipe for a weeknight dinner.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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So much better than takeout. We'll never order japanese delivery again.
