Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

If I could recommend one protein due to its nutrition profile, it would be salmon. An incredible source of protein, heart health omega-3s, and loaded with B-vitamins. These teriyaki salmon bowls make cooking this nutrient dense fish a little less intimidating so that you can reap all the benefits!

If I could recommend one protein due to its nutrition profile, it would be salmon. An incredible source of protein, heart health omega-3s, and loaded with B-vitamins. These teriyaki salmon bowls make cooking this nutrient dense fish a little less intimidating so that you can reap all the benefits!

Equipment//

Measuring cups & spoons

Glass mixing bowls

Cutting board

Nonstick fry pan

Ingredients//

For the salmon

1 lb salmon, skin removed, cut into cubes

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

Pinch of ground ginger 

2 tsp minced garlic

For serving//

1 ½ cups Cooked jasmine rice

2 green onions, chopped

1 cup edamame 

1 cucumber,  chopped

Instructions//

1. Whisk together all teriyaki sauce ingredients and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat and add your salmon. Cook until lightly browned on each side and add in the sauce. 

3. Reduce heat to medium low to simmer and allow sauce to thicken. Once it starts to form a glaze, remove from heat.

4. While salmon cooks, cook your rice. 

5. Distribute rice and salmon evenly amongst 3 bowls then tops with, cucumber, edamame, and green onion

Nutrition Info// 

Servings: 3

Calories: 495

Total Fat: 20g

Total Carbohydrate: 27.8g

Protein: 52.2g

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