Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

This healthy and satisfying Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is filled with glazed teriyaki salmon bites, fluffy rice, and tender broccoli. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this takeout-style dinner, complete with homemade teriyaki sauce.

The best part about this recipe is that it can be easily customized by adding whatever veggies you have on hand, or switching up the toppings. If you’re looking for more salmon recipes, you can also try this Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Salmon, or this simple Grilled Teriyaki Salmon.

A teriyaki salmon bowl with broccoli and sliced green onions.

Easy Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

If you’re looking to add more salmon to your diet but aren’t feeling super inspired, this is the recipe for you. By covering the salmon bites in a sweet teriyaki glaze, then adding rice and a variety of veggies, this dish is suddenly downright exciting! It’s got different textures, temperatures, and flavors to keep you wanting more.

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The homemade teriyaki sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance, giving you a good head start. Feel free to swap out the veggies, try different types of rice, or even swap out the salmon for a different protein like chicken or tofu.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick & easy: not only can this recipe be made in about 30 minutes flat, it’s also incredibly simple. Once you have prepped and measured your ingredients for the teriyaki sauce, it’s really just a matter of marinating and cooking the salmon.
Healthy: salmon is a great way to get more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, but not all recipes are very exciting. By adding the sweet teriyaki glaze and a combination of different textures and flavors, salmon suddenly becomes craveable!
Easy to customize: not only can you use different types of rice or grains, you can also switch out the veggies and seasoning based on what you like, what you have on hand, or what is in season. No two bowls ever need to be the same!

A wooden tray with raw salmon and ingredients to make homemade teriyaki sauce.

Key Ingredients You Will Need

Soy sauce: you can use regular soy sauce or a low salt soy sauce or tamari.
Brown sugar: I usually use light brown sugar in teriyaki sauce, rather than granulated sugar. It helps to balance the flavors and brown sugar adds a bit more depth of flavor.
Honey: in addition to the brown sugar, a little honey adds some natural sweetness.
Mirin: mirin is a kind of Japanese rice wine that is often used for cooking in Japanese recipes. You could also substitute sake which has a similar sweetness.
Cornstarch: you will need to combine the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry that will thicken the teriyaki sauce as it cooks.
Salmon: to make it easier to cut into small pieces, choose filets with the skin off. If you plan to use frozen salmon, be sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight first.
Rice: sushi rice works great, but you can really serve these bowls with any kind of white or brown rice. Even quinoa or farro would work!
Veggies: for salmon bowls, you can add a variety of veggies like steamed broccoli, edamame, shredded carrots, sliced radishes, green onions, sliced avocado, and julienned peppers.

How to Make the Best Salmon Teriyaki Bowl

Make the teriyaki sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, honey, oil, and mirin and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry, then return to a boil. Remove from the heat and refrigerate until completely cooled.
Marinate the salmon. Cut salmon into 1/2″ chunks and add to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add about 1/4 cup of the cooled teriyaki sauce. Marinate in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

Making the teriyaki sauce for this salmon teriyaki bowl.

Cook the salmon. Heat a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high, drain the salmon, then add to the hot skillet in a single layer. Let the salmon cook for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat before turning, then continue to cook until browned on both sides.
Assemble the bowls. Add about 1 cup of rice to each serving bowl, then top with the teriyaki salmon, steamed broccoli, 1-2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds.

Raw salmon bites marinating to make this teriyaki salmon rice bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should the salmon be served warm or cold?

The salmon in this recipe is meant to be served warm over warm rice. With that being said, it would also taste great cold if you wanted to make this recipe ahead of time and use it for meal prepping.

How long can I store the salmon?

The cooked teriyaki salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Be sure it has cooled to room temperature before putting it into the fridge.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Use a different grain. Besides trying different kinds of brown and white rice, you could also serve these bowls with cooked quinoa, farro, or even cauliflower rice.
Cook in the air fryer. If you have an air fryer, this is a great recipe to try it with. Just preheat it to 400 degrees F, add salmon in a single layer, and cook for about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. It will give the salmon a slightly different texture while taking just about the same amount of time to cook.
Switch up the other bowl ingredients. There are so many different types of veggies and seasoning that you can serve with these bowls. To make the best bowl, you always need to consider texture as well as flavor. Try adding some crunchy veggies, such as snap peas or peppers, along with softer ones, like sliced avocado.

A fork holding a piece of teriyaki salmon above a bowl full of rice, salmon, and broccoli.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also store the teriyaki sauce separately for up to about 1 week.
Make-ahead: the teriyaki sauce can be made at least 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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This teriyaki salmon rice bowl is perfect for a quick, healthy dinner that is loaded with flavor. Tender salmon bites are covered with sweet homemade teriyaki sauce and served with your favorite kind of rice and crispy veggies. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions and enjoy an easy takeout-style meal at home!