Name: Soy Glazed Salmon Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (5 oz) salmon fillets, skinless; 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/2 avocado, sliced; 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola or grapeseed) for searing

Soy Glazed Salmon Bowl

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This Soy Glazed Salmon Bowl is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, combining tender, caramelized salmon with a glossy, umami-packed glaze. The bowl is layered with fluffy jasmine rice, crisp carrots, fresh cucumber, creamy avocado, and vibrant edamame, offering a rainbow of colors and nutrients. The quick-cooking salmon gets a beautiful sear before being finished in a sweet-savory glaze, while sesame seeds and scallions add crunch and brightness. It’s a visually stunning, balanced meal that’s as satisfying to eat as it is to look at—ideal for an easy weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add salmon fillets, presentation side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Flip the salmon, reduce heat to medium, and pour the soy sauce mixture over the fish.
Simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook, spooning the glaze over the salmon, until the sauce thickens and the salmon is just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes more.
Remove salmon from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
To assemble bowls, divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with edamame, carrot, cucumber, and avocado slices.
Place a glazed salmon fillet on each bowl. Drizzle with extra glaze from the pan.
Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.