Teriyaki Salmon Bowl – Japanese Glazed Salmon over Brown Rice

Name: Teriyaki Salmon Bowl – Japanese Glazed Salmon over Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 150 g each); 1 cup cooked brown rice (for 2 servings); 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1/2 avocado, sliced; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 spring onions, chopped

A protein-packed Japanese bowl of teriyaki-glazed salmon, crisp steamed vegetables and nutty brown rice — light, balanced and ready in 30 minutes.

Total: 30 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 480 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: July 25, 2026

In short

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl – Japanese Glazed Salmon over Brown Rice contains 480 calories per serving: 34 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. It takes 30 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This lightened teriyaki salmon bowl combines omega-3 rich salmon, fibre-packed brown rice and colourful steamed vegetables in one perfectly balanced meal. A quick homemade glaze keeps the sugar low while delivering all the sweet-savoury flavour of classic Japanese teriyaki.

Method

1
Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions and keep warm.
2
Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic to make the teriyaki glaze.
3
Steam the broccoli and carrot for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then set aside.
4
Heat the sesame oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side.
5
Pour the teriyaki glaze over the salmon and simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens and coats the fish.
6
Divide the warm brown rice between two bowls.
7
Top each bowl with salmon, broccoli, carrot and sliced avocado.
8
Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions, then serve immediately.

Tips

Choose wild-caught salmon for a higher omega-3 content and firmer texture.
Cook a batch of brown rice in advance to get this bowl on the table in under 15 minutes.
Swap honey for maple syrup and reduce the amount to lower the sugar even further.

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