Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

This easy 30 minute sheet pan meal for Teriyaki Salmon bowls is nutritious and delicious. Packed with 42 grams of protein, healthy fats and 5 grams of fiber, it’s a quick dinner or meal prep lunch. You can also customize the bowls based on what veggies you’ve got on hand. 

Bowl dinners are great meals to prep for a quick lunch or dinner on busy days. Just cook up a protein and lay out some cooked or fresh ingredients and let everyone customize to their liking. These easy teriyaki salmon bowls are a breeze to prep, especially if using pre-rinsed and chopped vegetables.

Feel free to customize the veggies and switch up the toppings based on your preferences. This teriyaki salmon bowl recipe has the flexibility to make it your own by using a homemade teriyaki sauce or keep it simple and use store-bought. Pick up a bag of frozen mixed vegetables and voila, dinner couldn’t be easier.   

Check out my other amazing salmon recipes including parchment baked salmon & veggies, miso butter salmon and pesto salmon.

Jump to:

• Why you’ll love this recipe for salmon teriyaki rice bowls
• Ingredients For the Rice Bowl With Salmon
• Step-by-step directions for this salmon bowl recipe
• Why is salmon healthy?
• Bottled teriyaki sauce we love
• Recipe variations for teriyaki salmon bowl
• Directions on how to cook in the air fryer
• Recipe FAQ’s/Tips 
• Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

Why you’ll love this recipe for salmon teriyaki rice bowls

• Healthy & nutrient dense– Salmon is an excellent source of protein and Omega 3 fats and this dish is also an amazing source of fiber with over 2 cups of 7 different kinds of fresh veggies and fruit per serving. It doesn’t get any better than this, a plate loaded with whole foods is absolutely the best!
• Versatile – The great thing about this simple recipe is you can swap out whichever veggies you prefer. Use whatever you have on hand in the fridge or freezer and add your favorite toppings.
• Easy – This easy teriyaki salmon one pan sheet meal uses bottled teriyaki sauce for convenience and can be made in less than 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. 

Ingredients For the Rice Bowl With Salmon

• Salmon filets – Choose skinless, salmon filets that are about the same thickness, and weighing about 4 ounces each.
• Vegetables – Toss in some red bell pepper, sliced or cubed, sugar snap peas for more crunch and color (snow peas are a good alternative), any color shredded cabbage, carrots, sliced thin, and broccoli florets. Bok Choy makes a good substitute. 
• Pineapple chunks – Fresh or canned pineapple chunks add natural sweetness.
• Teriyaki sauce – See the note below about brands we recommend.
• Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil is best but any type will work.
• Ginger – Fresh or jarred ginger are both options.
• Garlic – Freshly minced garlic is best but jarred is a good substitute.
• Edamame – Cooked and shelled edamame for topping the bowls.
• Rice – Cooked brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice for serving. Make life easier and cook ahead of time.

Step-by-step directions for this salmon bowl recipe

Step 1 – Marinate the salmon in the teriyaki sauce. 

Step 2 – Combine the veggies in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, ginger, and garlic.  Place on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper and roast in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes. 

Step 3 – Remove the veggies from the oven, add the salmon to the baking sheet, and continue to cook until the salmon is cooked through and the veggies are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon. The internal temperature should be about 140 degrees and will continue to rise a bit while it cools. Salmon is safe to eat at 145 degrees f.

Step 4 – Remove the sheet pan from the oven and top the salmon with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce if desired.  

Step 5 – Spoon cooked rice into bowls and top with veggies, pineapple, salmon, and edamame or a drizzle of sesame oil. 

Why is salmon healthy?

Salmon is a great source of protein and healthy omega-3 fats. Both of which are great for helping to keep cholesterol in check and maintaining heart health.  Salmon also contains B12 which is important as it helps to keep our blood and nerve cells healthy.  

Loaded with other vitamins and minerals, the current recommendation is to eat this type of oily fish twice a week. If you are looking for a few easy ways to serve salmon you can also make this Pesto Baked Salmon or cajun honey butter salmon.

Bottled teriyaki sauce we love

• Primal Kitchen -a little on the lighter side, but has good flavor and great ingredients. To thicken it up, heat on the stove on a low simmer and add a tiny bit of cornstarch.
• San-J – commonly found at most grocery stores and delicious flavor
• Kinder’s – Most well known for their BBQ sauce, their teriyaki sauce is also fantastic and a bit thicker. It’s also commonly found in grocery stores so easy to source.
• Bachan’s “Japanese Barbecue Sauce” – this brand has garnered a cult following and has excellent flavor and is available in various flavors. I like the original best. Very thin though, so also hit on low and add some cornstarch for a thicker consistency.

Recipe variations for teriyaki salmon bowl

• Change up the veggies based on what’s in season or what you’ve got on hand. Fresh or frozen will both work.
• Swap the salmon for tuna or substitute with a firm white fish.
• Make vegetarian bowls and use tofu instead of salmon.
• Add some spice and stir in some sriracha to the teriyaki sauce or sprinkle with red chili flakes. If you like a touch of spice and loads of flavor you may like this Slow Roasted Cajun Honey Butter Salmon.  
• Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for even more flavor. Toast the sesame seeds beforehand. Or add creamy avocado slices for more of a poke bowl flavor.
• Instead of placing the salmon whole over the rice you can cut it into salmon bites and scatter the salmon pieces on top of the rice. 

Directions on how to cook in the air fryer

1. To cook the vegetables and pineapple in the air fryer, follow the instructions listed above but place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees f for 5-7 minutes or until tender. 
2. Remove the veggies and pineapple and then spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and cook the salmon for 6-8 minutes. 
3. Note air fryer cooking time may vary based on the model so watch closely so your food doesn’t burn. 

Recipe FAQ’s/Tips 

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Pesto Butter Salmon

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