About This Recipe

Teriyaki salmon bowl is the Japanese-American bowl that delivers restaurant quality at home in 25 minutes — and it's nutritionally exceptional. Salmon glazed with a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce and broiled until caramelized, served over rice with steamed broccoli, edamame, and avocado. At 42 grams of protein per bowl, this is one of the most nourishing meals you can put together quickly. The homemade teriyaki sauce takes 5 minutes and is dramatically better than any bottle.

Why You'll Love It

  • 42 grams of protein — the highest-protein healthy bowl on BinRecipes
  • Homemade teriyaki sauce takes 5 minutes and tastes infinitely better than bottled
  • Broiling the glazed salmon creates caramelization no pan-frying can match
  • The complete meal — protein, complex carbs, vegetables, and healthy fat in one bowl

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Better Than Takeout)

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Better Than Takeout)
10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
2
Servings
⭐ 4.9
Rating
580
Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (6oz each)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup edamame (shelled)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • For teriyaki sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • Toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, pickled ginger

Instructions

  1. 1Make teriyaki sauce Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Mix corns...
  2. 2Cook salmon Season salmon with salt and pepper. Cook in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat, skin-side down, 4 minutes. Flip, bru...
  3. 3Steam broccoli Steam or microwave broccoli until bright green and just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Toss with a splash of remaining teriy...
  4. 4Assemble Divide rice between bowls. Add salmon (break into chunks), broccoli, edamame, and avocado. Drizzle remaining teriyaki sa...

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (6oz each) 2 cups cooked white or brown rice 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup edamame (shelled) 1 avocado, sliced For teriyaki sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water Toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, pickled ginger

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Make teriyaki sauce

    Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with water, add to sauce, cook 1-2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.

  2. 2

    Cook salmon

    Season salmon with salt and pepper. Cook in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat, skin-side down, 4 minutes. Flip, brush generously with teriyaki sauce, then broil 3-4 minutes until caramelized.

  3. 3

    Steam broccoli

    Steam or microwave broccoli until bright green and just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Toss with a splash of remaining teriyaki sauce.

  4. 4

    Assemble

    Divide rice between bowls. Add salmon (break into chunks), broccoli, edamame, and avocado. Drizzle remaining teriyaki sauce over everything. Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

Pro Tips

🏆 Chef Tips
  • Broil the salmon after brushing with sauce — this caramelizes the glaze and creates the deep teriyaki flavor.
  • Don't overcook the salmon — remove when internal temp reaches 125-130°F (52-54°C) for perfectly moist fish.
  • Toss broccoli in a little teriyaki sauce — it ties the whole bowl together.
  • Make extra teriyaki sauce — it keeps 2 weeks refrigerated and works on everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional teriyaki is soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. This simplified version uses soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil — equally delicious and pantry-friendly.
Yes — teriyaki chicken bowl is equally delicious. Use boneless thighs for juiciest result.
Yes — salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids and 38g protein per serving. The teriyaki sauce adds sodium but is otherwise a clean glaze.
Prep rice, broccoli, edamame, and sauce ahead. Cook salmon fresh — it doesn't reheat as well as other proteins.

Nutrition Per Serving

580
Calories
42g
Protein
55g
Carbs
20g
Fat
7g
Fiber
12g
Sugar
780mg
Sodium
3g
Sat. Fat