Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
Teriyaki Salmon Bowls are filled with sticky, sweet baked teriyaki salmon, brown rice and vegetables. It’s so delicious you may never want takeout again!
I’ve been on a cooking spree lately, probably because the week after Christmas we went away and I didn’t cook once. It was a nice break after all the cooking I did between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it gave me time to reset and get inspired to get in the kitchen again!
These Maple Orange Teriyaki Salmon Bowls were a deliciously different dinner. I make salmon weekly using a sweet and spicy rub or maple mustard sauce, but this time I had a huge craving for some teriyaki flavors.
The maple orange teriyaki sauce is adapted from my Teriyaki Chicken, which is one of my most popular recipes every year. While I love the honey pineapple teriyaki sauce, this maple orange one is even better!
Maple syrup is my go to sweetener in salad dressings, roasted vegetables, roasted nuts, and overnight oats, so that should come as no surprise to you. 🙂
I slathered some of the sauce over my beautiful wild salmon filet, and baked it.
When assembling the bowls, drizzle more of that sticky sweet maple orange teriyaki sauce over the top of your salmon!
This sauce has 7 ingredients in it, which may sound like a lot to you, but they all play an important part here to give this sauce a well balanced flavor. And you’ll use them all over and over again to make this sauce!
I chose to serve my baked teriyaki salmon over brown rice with sautéed red onion, red and yellow bell pepper, and kale. Any type of cooked vegetables will be perfect in this recipe!
Whatever you serve this teriyaki salmon recipe with, you’re just going to love it. The sauce has plenty of orange flavor, and the maple syrup really makes it special. I like to make the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge to use during the week — don’t be afraid to double the batch!
These Maple Orange Teriyaki Salmon Bowls will be your new favorite meal to prepare, and will make you forget all about that takeout.
More salmon recipes you’ll love:
Slow roasted salmon by Food52
Salmon Teriyaki Bowls
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 4-6 tablespoons pure maple syrup use 5-6 if you like a sweeter sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 orange juiced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger*
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the salmon bowls:
- 1 cup brown rice cooked according to package instructions
- 4 salmon filets about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 red onion halved and sliced width-wise
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced lengthwise
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced lengthwise
- 1 bunch kale torn
Instructions
Prepare the sauce:
- Place all ingredients into a small sauce pan and whisk well to combine. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Prepare the salmon:
- Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper, and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the teriyaki sauce over each filet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 6-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Fish takes 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch thickness.
- While the fish cooks, saute the veggies. Heat the canola oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and bell pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add the kale and sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes more until wilted.
- Assemble the bowls by filling with brown rice and topping with the salmon and vegetables. Serve with extra teriyaki sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make this entire meal in advance, assemble, and store in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Substitute the veggies with your favorite cooked vegetables!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
42 Comments on “Teriyaki Salmon Bowls”
I feel like I’m on a cooking spree lately, too! I didn’t go away after Christmas, but my cooking took a back seat, while I baked more. This salmon looks incredible, Marcie! Like you, my husband and I eat it weekly, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. I’m loving the flavors in here…so perfect for a weeknight dinner!
I felt like all I did was bake for a while there too, then that was the last thing I wanted to do once Christmas rolled around! Thanks so much, Gayle — this was a hit here!
Ahh I miss cooking and my kitchen, have been away for 1.5 months now..:( Love the orange flavors here Marcie! perfect dinner idea!
I hope you’re able to get back in your kitchen soon Manali! Thank you so much, and have a great week!
I’ve been on a major cooking spree since Christmas too, especially trying to make some healthier dishes. I was just thinking that we haven’t had salmon in a while, so I may give this a try soon!
When you want to eat healthier it requires a lot of time in the kitchen, doesn’t it? Thanks, Danielle, and have a great week!
Isn’t it so nice to jump back in the kitchen after a wonderful break? Especially when you have a slab of GORGEOUS salmon! I love the sweet and savory flavors you have going on here, Marcie!
Thank you, Liren!
Okay, I must need to go on vacation because I am SO uninspired in the kitchen!! Since I can’t really take one right now, I’m just going to have to live off your recipes, Marcie.. starting with THIS one!! Seriously, this is one heck of a yummy bowl! I’m loving that maple orange teriyaki! So creative and delicious, girlfriend! Definitely trying this! Pinned! Cheers!
I get plenty of cases of un-inspiration and it can be so hard to shake it — sometimes just eating out is all it takes to inspire me (lots of good ideas on the menu)! Thanks so much, Cheyanne, and have a great night!
You have me craving salmon so bad right now! These teriyaki bowls look amazing! Happy New Year Marcie!
Happy New Year, Pamela, and thank you! 🙂
A break away from the kitchen is always a nice way to recharge. We’ve been having lots of fish lately too and teriyaki anything is always a winner around here. This salmon is just gorgeous, Marcie! Love the maple orange combo!
Fish is always a great way to eat healthy right? Thanks, Kelly, and have a great week!
These bowls are gorgeous, Marci! I love everything in them and especially that teriyaki sauce on top! As much as I love eating out when we’re away, it’s always so nice to come home and cook in your own kitchen again!
It really is nice to get home and start cooking again after a break! Thanks so much, Izzy!
This is one healthy and colorful bowl! I love that sauce. I’ve been on a bit of a cooking spree too. I took a little break after Christmas. So it’s good to be back. And it’s so cold here, so I’m cooking/baking to keep my kitchen warm. Lol!
Warming up the house is definitely a bonus when cooking/baking — I hear you! Thanks Liz!
Okay this post really kicked my cravings into gear! Your bowls are going on the menu soon. My kids all love salmon and rice. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much, Aimee!
I’m going to eat more salmon in 2017!! I made a similar sheet pan salmon the other day and loved it. i say too often, we should eat more salmon!! This sounds perfect and I’ll have to add it into my rotation!!
I eat enough salmon for you and I put together I think! haha Thanks Becky, and have a great rest of the week!
I need to prepare salmon this way next time! I took a little break from cooking even though we stayed home over the holidays and it was such a nice and refreshing break. It’s good to take a breather now and again!
I get stuck in a salmon rut sometimes so this was a very nice change! I’m glad to hear you got a nice break over the holidays too…staycations are some of the very best kind!
We’re always looking for new ways to prepare salmon, and this maple orange combo sounds so good! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks Jessica — it was such a nice change!
haha I’ve been on a cooking spree as well! I may have gotten a little over-ambitious this past week while grocery shopping though 🙂 It happens!
Anyway! I hated salmon for the longest time but am finally coming around to it! These bowls look awesome – love the maple orange combo!
I over bought at the grocery store too yesterday and am paying for it in massive food prep (YES it does happen)! Yay — you’re starting to come around to salmon! Glad to hear it Ashley. 🙂
It’s always so refreshing getting back into the kitchen after a break. Looks like your break inspired some serious deliciousness! I adore all-things salmon and am digging the seasonal citrus flair! Such a perfect meal!
Thanks, Julia!
Extended breaks from the kitchen always make me more inspired than ever to get back into the swing of things! Yay for motivation right?? These salmon bowls are absolute STUNNERS, Marcie! Loving that teriyaki sauce!
A big yay for motivation! Thanks Sarah!
Hi Marcie!
I thought I’d pop over here to see what you had cooking and boy, I’m glad I did. Maple orange is such a winning combination, and I’m always looking for new things to do with salmon. Usually I just bung it in the oven and serve with roasted veggies (which is good too) but this sure looks like a tasty alternative!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hi Helen — so nice to hear from you! I normally just do the sheet pan salmon and veggie thing, so this was such a nice break from that. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Oh my gosh Marcie! I bet these are incredible. Love the maple teriyaki!
Thank so much, Katie!
I love salmon but I haven’t tried this recipe util now. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome!