EASY Teriyaki Salmon Bowl with Avocado & Veggies! Homemade Teriyaki Glaze!

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a budget-friendly alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch.

Prepare the marinade by measuring out 1/4 cup of brown sugar and adding it to a measuring cup.

Add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of sesame seed oil, 1/4 cup of mirin, and 1/4 cup of water to the brown sugar.

Grate three large garlic cloves and add them to the marinade, then stir and set aside.

Remove the skin from a 1.5-pound salmon fillet by cutting at one corner and running the knife flat underneath the fish.

Portion the salmon and transfer it into a large glass bowl, then pour the prepared marinade over the salmon and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Chop up toppings including red bell pepper, avocado, cucumber, red carrots, radishes, and sweet sugar peas (as a substitute for edamame).

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the marinated salmon, ensuring the pan is hot for a nice sear.

After a few minutes, carefully flip the salmon using a spatula to check for a good sear.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and transfer the salmon to the oven, baking for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.

Pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until reduced in half.

Cook white rice (or brown rice or quinoa) according to package instructions.

Assemble the rice bowl by adding cooked rice to a bowl and topping it with sliced red pepper, shredded carrots, radishes, and sliced avocado.

Once the salmon is done, sprinkle sesame seeds on top and place a piece of salmon on the bowl.

Drizzle the cooked sauce over the salmon and veggies or serve it in a separate bowl.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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