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Easy Freezer-Friendly Teriyaki Salmon Bowls Recipe for Quick Healthy Meals

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A quick, simple, and freezer-friendly teriyaki salmon and rice bowl recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This meal prep-friendly dish combines moist salmon, fragrant rice, steamed veggies, and a balanced homemade teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), skin-on or skinless, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup jasmine or brown rice (190g)
  • 2 cups water (475ml) for cooking rice
  • ½ cup soy sauce (120ml), low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar as substitute)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (180g), steamed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (120g), steamed
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup jasmine or brown rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes (jasmine) or 40 minutes (brown rice). Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. In a small saucepan, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.
  4. Heat the sauce over medium-low until warm and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Brush each fillet generously with teriyaki sauce.
  7. Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork but remains moist. Watch closely to avoid drying out.
  8. While salmon roasts, steam broccoli florets and shredded carrots until just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  9. Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls.
  10. Top rice with salmon fillets, steamed vegetables, and drizzle with any remaining teriyaki sauce.
  11. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  12. To freeze, let bowls cool completely, portion into airtight containers, seal tightly, and freeze up to 3 months.
  13. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and warm gently in microwave or oven.

Notes

Do not overcook salmon to keep it moist and flaky. Use gentle simmer for teriyaki sauce to avoid bitterness. Steam vegetables until crisp-tender to maintain texture and color. Cool completely before freezing to prevent dryness. Reheat gently with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.

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