Name: Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.1 pounds boneless and skinless salmon fillets ((2 portions)); 1 large avocado (peeled, stoned, and sliced); ½ cucumber (sliced); 1 cup sliced lettuce; 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce; 2 portions cooked sushi rice; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; Black sesame seeds (optional)

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Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Rice Bowl

If you like salmon and want to try something new, then this teriyaki salmon bowl is the one you should try. To make this recipe, you do not need expensive ingredients.

The succulent salmon teriyaki bites, steamed rice, and fresh veggies taste wonderful. The homemade teriyaki sauce is incredibly flavorful and pairs well with any bold flavor. You can easily make this small bowl meal at home, which tastes like something you’d get at a restaurant.

This teriyaki-glazed salmon recipe is delicious and has exquisite colors and textures. The brilliant colors of the fresh veggies make this bowl as appealing as it is tasty.

Additionally, this sushi rice bowl makes a great, nutritious dinner option. This meal is so well-balanced and will keep you full all day. Salmon is a good source of protein, rice for carbs, avocado for good fats, and veggies are full of nutrients.

The dish is an easy weeknight dinner recipe you can prepare in the oven, air fryer, or stovetop. Air-frying salmon saves time, while baked salmon is very delicious and crispy.

What is Teriyaki Salmon Bowl?

The teriyaki bowl consists of succulent salmon fillet pieces grilled perfectly and glazed with luscious homemade teriyaki sauce.

The deliciously grilled salmon is served over steamed flavored rice and accompanied by a medley of fresh veggies for that perfect crunch.

This recipe uses sushi rice, so you can call the meal a teriyaki salmon sushi bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A delicious combination of flavors and textures: The tender, tasty salmon cubes, sticky steamed white rice, crispy salad, and soft avocado all create a mouthwatering meal.
Easy ingredients: All the ingredients are everyday items you can find in any supermarket. So it should be easy to get them.
Quick and easy: This recipe is super easy to prepare and doesn’t take much time to cook (it can be prepared and served in about 30 minutes, including prep time)! After marinating, the salmon cooks in minutes. Chop some veggies, prepare rice, assemble, and enjoy this teriyaki salmon! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a tasty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Takeout: If you’re craving “takeout,” this salmon rice bowl recipe can better sate your hunger!
Versatile: This is perfect for picky eaters. You can always customize the recipe according to your liking and situation. For example, you can add different vegetables and experiment with the sauce proportion or have the salmon with noodles instead of rice. You can also use store-bought teriyaki sauce.
Nutritious and balanced: These teriyaki salmon bowls are packed with protein, carbs, and vegetables in one bowl. The fish, rice, and vegetables combo offers a well-balanced, nutritious meal. Both avocados and salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Various cooking methods: You have three options to prepare salmon: air fryer, stovetop, or oven.

Teriyaki salmon bowl with cucumber and avocado slices.

What Is Sushi Rice?

Also known as sumeshi or shari, Sushi rice is a short-grain Japanese rice variety with a sticky texture and a slightly sweet taste.

Ingredients You Need

Here’s an overview of the ingredients you’ll need to cook this recipe. You can find the exact measurements of the ingredients in the recipe card below.

Salmon filets: You can use skinless or skin-on salmon. Skin-on salmon is more accessible and cheaper, but you can easily remove the salmon’s skin with a sharp knife.
Avocado: A delicious, creamy contrast to crisp vegetables.
Cucumber: Mini or English cucumbers are my favorites because no peeling is needed.
Sliced lettuce: Adds a refreshing touch.
Teriyaki sauce: You can use any store-bought teriyaki sauce that you like. I prefer making it myself, as many brands use alcohol, which is not allowed for me as a Muslim. So, I make my halal teriyaki sauce, which is easy.
Sushi rice: Sushi rice for the base; feel free to use orzo, jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa, or any other variety of grains.
Granulated sugar: Granulated sugar is commonly used for sushi rice. Feel free to use your favorite natural sweetener.
Rice wine vinegar: Gives a sour note to complement the salty and sweet flavors.
Black sesame seeds (optional): I have used black seeds, but you can also use white or a combination.

How To Make Teriyaki Salmon Bowl Recipe

As I mentioned earlier, making this salmon teriyaki dish is relatively easy and involves a few basic steps:

Cut the salmon into cubes and place the salmon pieces in a mixing bowl. Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Stir to coat the salmon in the teriyaki sauce.
The best thing about this recipe is that you can cook the salmon in three ways: air-fried, baked, and pan-fried. (Note: Look at the recipe card below for the detailed cooking instructions for all three methods.)
Cook the sushi rice according to the packet instructions.
Make a mixture of vinegar, salt, and granulated sugar. Add it to the warm rice and stir to coat the rice grains.
Once the rice is cooked, divide the cooked rice among the serving bowls and top each bowl with cooked salmon, lettuce, avocado, and cucumber slices. Garnish with sesame seeds, and you can always add an extra drizzle of teriyaki sauce on the top and serve!

What To Serve Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Bowl With

This dish is delicious and filling. But it would also go nicely with cucumber salad, chicken pakora, and vegetable fritters on the side to create an interesting Asian fusion food spread.

Storing and Reheating

Store: You can store the leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Meal prep: This recipe is ideal for meal prep! You can put individual “bowls” in rectangular containers for meal prep and store them in the fridge (add the avocado before serving). You can also prepare each component separately and store them in different containers. Cook the rice in advance, cube the salmon, combine it with the marinade, and chop the vegetables. They will last longer if you store them separately.
Freeze: Though you can’t freeze avocados or fresh veggies, you can keep cooked rice and salmon separately in the freezer for up to three months.
Reheat: First, warm the salmon and rice in an oven-safe glass bowl in the oven or microwave, then add the fresh vegetables back in.

Substitutions and Variations

The best thing about this recipe is that you can add anything. Its ingredients are highly versatile and adaptable! Here are some ideas.

Vinegar: Rice wine vinegar can be substituted with rice vinegar if needed.
Salmon: Arctic char is an excellent substitute for salmon in this recipe because it has many of the same characteristics as salmon in appearance, flavor (a cross between salmon and trout), and nutrients. And of course, you can use trout fish too.
Proteins: You can also make this recipe with other proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu instead of salmon.
Veggies: The combinations of these fish bowls are endless. Feel free to experiment with whatever veggies you prefer! Other vegetable possibilities include pickled red onions, peas, sliced raw broccoli, roasted sweet potato, and roasted eggplant. The possibilities are endless!

Salmon teriyaki with sushi rice, avocado, and cucumber slices.

Pro Tips

Overcooking the rice is a common mistake many people make while making this dish. Overcooked rice becomes mushy and loses texture, resulting in an unappealing meal. Avoid this by following package directions and using the right amount of water.
Overcooking salmon is another common mistake. Overcooked salmon will have a hard and dry texture that can ruin the meal. To prevent this, cook the salmon until the center becomes opaque and separates easily with a fork or a tong.
Using low-quality ingredients might also make this recipe less pleasurable. If you want the finest taste and texture, use fresh salmon and high-quality rice for this recipe. Additionally, fresh herbs and veggies also improve flavor.

Nutritious and Delicious Salmon Recipe

These simple salmon rice bowls make a nutritious, delicious, well-balanced dinner or lunch. Additionally, it’s highly customizable with your favorite veggies and toppings.

If you make this teriyaki salmon sushi rice bowl, please share your experience with me! I hope you’ll like it as much as I do!