Simple teriyaki salmon bowl served with garlic sautéed asparagus. Makes a quick and healthy dinner for any day of the week!
One thing I’ve tried to do since my children were very little is introduce them to new foods and flavors. When I was younger, I wasn’t the most adventurous eater. I didn’t like to try new things and I certainly didn’t like to eat vegetables. Thankfully, that changed as I got older and especially after having children. I mean, how was I supposed to get my children to eat their broccoli when I didn’t want to eat it myself?
I remedied the vegetable issue by making them as tasty as possible. I don’t know about you, but I truly dislike soggy, steamed vegetables, so I don’t use those frozen “steam-in-the-bag” veggies for their intended purpose. First of all, I have issues with heating anything in a plastic bag, but regardless, the finished product is usually a sad excuse for a vegetable, in my opinion.
My favorite way to cook many of our veggies, even the frozen bagged ones, is to sauté them in some ghee/butter/coconut oil and minced garlic with a generous pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. It’s simple, delicious, and I dare say would win any taste-test competition against their soggy steamed counterpart any day. Totally worth the extra dirty pan. Trust me!
When it comes to choosing a quick protein to make for dinner throughout the week, salmon is usually a great option. It takes only minutes to bake in the oven, it’s healthy, and my family loves it! Winner winner chicken salmon dinner!
Our favorite way to eat any meat, but especially salmon, is glazed with a teriyaki sauce. This sauce is super simple to throw together and makes a delicious sauce for any protein, including chicken!
This dish is easily customizable too. Feel free to use another fish or chicken in place of the salmon (will need to adjust the baking time.) Substitute another vegetable, like zucchini or green beans, for the asparagus. You can also use quinoa or noodles instead of rice or omit altogether for a grain-free/paleo friendly dish. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy, friends! 🙂
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Teriyaki Salmon Bowl with Sautéed Asparagus
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Description
Teriyaki glazed salmon baked under the broiler and served with garlic sautéed asparagus. Makes a quick and healthy dinner for any day of the week! Omit rice for a grain-free/paleo option.
Ingredients
TERIYAKI SALMON AND RICE:
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari (get gluten-free soy sauce, if needed)
- 2–4 tablespoons honey or coconut sugar, or more if you like it sweeter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch of black or crushed red pepper
- 16–20 ounces salmon, about 3 or 4 fillets
- 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked according to package directions (I like medium grain)
TERIYAKI GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup reserved marinade
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
GARLIC SAUTEED ASPARAGUS
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil of choice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch of asparagus, cleaned and ends trimmed (tutorial here.)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
MARINATE FISH:
- In a medium sized bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and pepper. Mix together and transfer 1/2 cup of prepared marinade to a small saucepan for later use.
- Place salmon fillet into a shallow dish or large ziplock bag. Pour remaining marinade over fish to evenly coat. Marinate fish in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions.
MAKE TERIYAKI GLAZE:
- Place saucepan with 1/2 cup reserved marinade onto the stove and heat over medium heat. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with water and mix well. Stir cornstarch mixture into the teriyaki mixture on the stove. Bring to a simmer and continue to stir until glaze has thickened, about 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside for later use.
BROIL SALMON:
- When the salmon has marinated for a while, preheat the broiler in your oven. Remove salmon from the dish/plastic bag and discard the remaining marinade. Place salmon fillets skin side down on a broil-safe pan lined with foil. Brush some of the reserved teriyaki glaze, that you cooked on the stove earlier, onto the each fillet. Place the pan directly under the broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush on more glaze. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillet. More time may be needed. It takes about 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. You will know the fish is done when it is firm to the touch and sections pull apart easily with a fork. Careful not to overcook.
SAUTEED APSARAGUS:
- In a large pan, heat butter or oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic to the pan and then the trimmed asparagus. Sauté for 4 or 5 minutes, moving often, just until asparagus is tender but still crunchy (more time may be needed depending on the thickness of your asparagus.)
PUTTING IT TOGETHER:
- Place some rice into your bowls. Top each with a serving of asparagus and a salmon fillet. Drizzle some of the remaining teriyaki glaze over each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or extra crushed red pepper for heat. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Meal, Seafood, Gluten Free
- Cuisine: Asian
I wish I liked salmon because this dish looks amazing!
love the garlic sauteed asparagus! so yum!
Yes, sautéed with garlic is our favorite way to eat asparagus! Thanks, Manali!
Salmon teriyaki is just awesome, Joscelyn. And that garlic sauteed asparagus. Loved this quick and easy peasy weeknight meal. Hope you are having a great time! 🙂
Thank you, Anu! We just love it! It makes hectic days much easier when dinner is quick too!
Your salmon here looks lovely and healthy, and that asparagus is so vibrant!! Love it <3 <3
Thank you, Claudia! Salmon and asparagus go so well together, don’t they?!
Salmon teriyaki is the best! This looks sooooo delicious Jocelyn, I wish I could grab a bowl straight out of my screen. Yummmm!!!!
Thanks, Harriet! It’s our favorite way to enjoy salmon, but, really I love teriyaki on anything…I could eat it with a spoon! Yum! 😉
Looks amazing!!! Those pictures ar pretty awesome too
Thank you so much, Jasmine! I truly appreciate it!
YUM! This looks and sounds so good! Salmon is a favourite with my kids as well – always one of my go to meals if I cannot be bothered with the dinner time fight 🙂
Thank you, Donna! Yes, I love having a quick go-to meal during the week for exactly those times! I’m glad I’m not the only one 🙂
Wow this looks so delicious! I love salmon and teriyaki, actually just about anything Asian or Hawaiian-style. The consistency on your sauce looks great and easy to make. I can’t wait to try this one out!
Thanks, Raj! It is super easy and very delicious! Please let me know how you like it!
Salmon is by far my favourite fish to eat, so this is right up my alley. I LOVE teriyaki and those cute grey bowls and love how you are teaching your kids to eat their greens. Being a mom myself I know it’s not always easy.
Thanks for sharing.
K
Thanks for your encouraging words, Kimberly! Yes, getting them to love eating all healthy and nourishing foods is no easy feat! That’s why I feel it has been most effective to lead by example.. I know you can understand as a mom 🙂
We love salmon and terriyaki but I’ve never put them together. I think even my picky husband would like this =)
Oh, this is one of the only ways, besides sushi, that my kids will eat salmon! It doesn’t taste as fishy and teriyaki is just yummy anyway! Please let me know if you get a chance to make this for him!
Pinning! I know what I do with my salmon now:) I love your blog Joscelyn:)
Aww, you’re so sweet, Ilona! Thank you, friend..I hope you like it as much as we did! 😉
That salmon looks delicious! I never think about making that at home But this sounds simply enough and very tasty.
Thanks, Lacey! It is fairly simple to make at home and definitely much cheaper too! I hope you get a chance to try it!
I’m drooling once again over this food and these photos! You neat little mess on that cutting board makes me jealous – my kitchen always looks like a tornado when I cook. I must make this salmon bowl ASAP! A++
Aww, thanks Chrissa! Don’t worry the rest of my kitchen looks like a tornado hit it, lol! The salmon is always a family favorite..I hope you get a chance to try it! 🙂
I loveeee homemade teriyaki sauce, especially one with fresh ginger, and when it’s paired with salmon! YUM! This looks so easy too! Pinned!!
Me too, girl! Thanks for your kind comment and for the pin!!
Funny thing: I just bought some Salmon today. I am definitely going to try this tomorrow. I’m so excited!!!!
Thanks, Ann! I really hope you like it!!! Please let me know how it turns out for you 🙂