Description

This Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender teriyaki-glazed salmon with seasoned sushi rice, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of creamy sriracha mayo. It’s a deconstructed sushi roll in bowl form—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the Teriyaki Salmon:

1 lb (450 g) salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into cubes
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar)
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

For the Sushi Rice:

2 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain rice)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Toppings:

1 avocado, sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
Edamame (1 cup, cooked and shelled)
Nori sheets, cut into small strips
Pickled ginger (optional)
Green onions, sliced
Sriracha mayo (2 tbsp mayonnaise + 1 tbsp sriracha, mixed)

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Instructions

Prepare the Sushi Rice:
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Gently fold this mixture into the warm cooked rice. Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch-water slurry to thicken the sauce, cooking for 1–2 minutes until glossy. Remove from heat.
Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
- Add the salmon cubes and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the sushi rice between bowls.
- Top with teriyaki salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, nori strips, and pickled ginger.
- Drizzle with sriracha mayo and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Add more veggies like radishes or bell peppers for extra crunch.
Meal prep friendly—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.