Ingredients
– 4 salmon filets (5-6 ounces each) with skin on
– 3 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
– 2 cups chopped cucumber
– 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
– 1 cup shredded or julienned carrots
– 1 medium avocado, sliced
– 2 green onions, thinly sliced
– Β½ cup coconut aminos (soy-free soy sauce alternative)
– ΒΌ cup honey
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
– 1Β½ tablespoons cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons warm water for dissolving cornstarch
– Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1-First Step: Place the salmon filets in a shallow dish, pat dry, and season with salt and black pepper.
2-Second Step: Whisk together Β½ cup coconut aminos, ΒΌ cup honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger until the honey dissolves. This is your homemade teriyaki sauce.
3-Third Step: Pour about one-third of the sauce over the salmon. Turn filets skin-side up, then set aside to marinate.
4-Fourth Step: Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
5-Fifth Step: Broil the salmon skin-side down for 7-8 minutes until it flakes easily.
6-Sixth Step: Simmer the remaining sauce in a small saucepan.
7-Seventh Step: Whisk 1Β½ tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons warm water until milky. Stir into simmering sauce, then cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
8-Final Step: Assemble bowls with ΒΎ cup rice each, then top with salmon, cucumber, carrots, edamame, and avocado. Drizzle with the thickened teriyaki sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds (optional).
Last Step:
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β° Use frozen rice/quinoa or cauliflower rice to cut prep time.
π₯ Slice avocado last to avoid browning; add lemon juice if needed.
πΏ Swap veggies freely: broccoli, bell peppers or sprouts for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
