Looking for a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner that’s also perfect for meal prep? These 20-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls are your answer. This recipe combines flaky salmon glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce with fluffy rice and crisp sautéed veggies for a delicious, well-balanced meal you can make in under half an hour. Whether you’re cooking for one or prepping ahead for the week, this vibrant and protein-packed dish is a flavorful go-to for any schedule.
Best 20-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls (Easy & Meal Prep Friendly)
Description
These Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls are everything you want in a fast, nourishing meal. The salmon is pan-seared and glazed with a sticky-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce, served over rice with crunchy sautéed vegetables. Great for a weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch boxes!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
For the Bowls:
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. In another bowl, mix the cornstarch with water. Heat sauce ingredients in a pan over medium heat, add slurry, and stir until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
- Cook the salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Brush the teriyaki sauce over the salmon and let it glaze in the pan for 1 minute.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, lightly sauté carrots and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender. Steam broccoli separately.
- Assemble the bowls: Add rice to a bowl, top with glazed salmon, vegetables, and any optional garnishes like sesame seeds or avocado.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 430kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 65mg22%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Potassium 680mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 34g68%
- Calcium 45 mg
- Iron 2.1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage Notes:
- Fridge: Store in meal prep containers for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or pan for best texture.
- Freezer: Freeze without the veggies for up to 1 month. Add fresh veggies when reheating.
