Teriyaki Salmon With Balsamic Wild Rice

Sweet, savory, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this teriyaki salmon with balsamic wild rice is a flavorful, wholesome meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender, flaky salmon is coated in a rich teriyaki glaze, then served over nutty wild rice infused with balsamic dressing, toasted walnuts and sautéed spinach. It’s the perfect balance of bold flavors and nutritious ingredients—ideal for a weeknight dinner or a meal-prep favorite.

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Teriyaki Salmon With Balsamic Wild Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 1760 kcal

Ingredients

Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos
• 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger grated
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1/2 lemon thinly sliced (for garnish)

Rice

• 1 cup wild rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 Tbsp. avocado oil
• 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic dressing
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse rice and cook in water according to package instructions.
2. Once cooked, fluff with fork and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, coconut aminos, garlic powder and grated ginger.
5. Place salmon fillets in baking dish and coat with sauce mixute.
6. Drizzle with avocado oil and squeeze half lemon over top.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flaky.
8. In large pan, heat avocado oil over medium heat.
9. Add chopped nuts and toast for 2 minutes until golden.
10. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes or until wilted.
11. Mix spinach-nut mixture into cooked rice and season with salt and black pepper.
12. Toss in balsamic dressing.
13. Plate spinach and nut rice mixture and place teriyaki salmon on top.
14. Sprinkle sesame seeds over salmon and garnish with lemon slices.
15. Drizzle any extra sauce from pan over dish for extra flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

Teriyaki Salmon With Balsamic Wild Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1760 Calories from Fat 747

% Daily Value*

Fat 83g128%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 30g

Monounsaturated Fat 28g

Cholesterol 187mg62%

Sodium 5506mg229%

Potassium 3187mg91%

Carbohydrates 154g51%

Fiber 16g64%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 105g210%

Vitamin A 5815IU116%

Vitamin C 29mg35%

Calcium 360mg36%

Iron 12mg67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.