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Teriyaki Salmon Power Bowl

Delicious Teriyaki Salmon Power Bowl for Healthy Nights

Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious Teriyaki Salmon Power Bowl, combining salmon, edamame, and quinoa for a quick and healthy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 fillet Salmon Use fresh or thawed salmon for maximum flavor
  • 1/4 cup Teriyaki Sauce Swap soy sauce for tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Add maple syrup for a vegan alternative
For the Grain Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse well before cooking
For the Veggie Boost
  • 1 cup Edamame Substitute with green beans or snap peas
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Fresh ginger preferred over powdered
For the Zesty Finish
  • 1 whole Lime Optional but recommended for extra zing

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • non-stick skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, let steam for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high. Season salmon with salt and pepper, cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until flaky.
  3. Combine teriyaki sauce, honey, ginger, and water in a small saucepan. Heat gently and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, drizzle teriyaki sauce over the salmon.
  5. Boil water, add edamame, and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  6. Assemble the bowl with quinoa as the base, top with salmon and edamame, drizzle with remaining sauce, and squeeze lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Choose quality salmon for better flavor. Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness. Monitor teriyaki sauce heat to prevent bitterness.

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