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Salmon Bowls

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dinner, Latest, Lunch, Main, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword Salmon Bowls
Servings 5
These salmon bowls are quick, easy, and loaded with teriyaki salmon, rice, and vibrant toppings. Perfect for meal prep or a nutritious dinner!

Ingredients

For the Salmon Bowls:

  • 5 salmon fillets 4–6 oz each
  • 2 cups dry jasmine rice or white, brown, sushi, or coconut rice
  • cups edamame shelled
  • 1 English cucumber sliced
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 2 mangos peeled and cubed
  • 2 avocados peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sriracha mayo for topping (optional)

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water for slurry
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Make the Teriyaki Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the slurry and continue stirring until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon — about 1 minute. Let cool and refrigerate if making ahead.

Marinate the Salmon

  • Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish. Pour ¼ cup of the cooled teriyaki sauce over the salmon and let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).

Cook the Rice

  • Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Jasmine or sushi rice works beautifully, but brown rice or even coconut rice adds a delicious twist.

Cook the Salmon

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with oil and place the marinated salmon fillets inside. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and reaches 125–135°F internally. (You can also bake or grill — see variations below.)

Prep the Toppings

  • While the salmon cooks, slice the cucumbers, dice the mangos and avocados, and chop the green onions and cilantro. Cook the edamame if using frozen.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide the cooked rice among 5 bowls. Top each with a piece of teriyaki salmon and your choice of toppings: cucumber, mango, edamame, avocado, green onion, and cilantro.

Garnish and Serve

  • Drizzle more teriyaki sauce and sriracha mayo over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect blend of freshness and flavor!