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Spicy Salmon Teriyaki with Steamed Bok Choy

This vibrant spicy salmon teriyaki is a fantastic addition to your midweek repertoire, offering a sophisticated balance of heat, sweetness and umami. The salmon strips are lightly dusted in cornflour before frying, which creates a delicate crust that perfectly catches the glossy chilli and honey glaze. Served alongside fresh, vibrant baby bok choy, this high-protein dish satisfy cravings for a takeaway-style meal while remaining light and wholesome.

Quick to prepare and naturally nutritious, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a healthy dinner that doesn't compromise on flavour. The steamed bok choy provides a crisp, earthy contrast to the rich, spicy fish, making it a complete meal when served over fluffy basmati or jasmine rice. It is an excellent choice for a post-workout refuel or a simple yet impressive evening meal for two.

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Ingredients for Spicy Salmon Teriyaki with Steamed Bok Choy

  • 80ml unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

  • 2 tablespoons hot chilli paste (such as sambal oelek)

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 450g skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3x1 1/2" strips

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more

  • 3 tablespoons cornflour

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 4 small heads baby bok choy (about 450g .), trimmed, quartered

  • Steamed rice (for serving

  • optional)

  • 3 spring onions, very thinly sliced on a diagonal

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, chilli paste, and honey in a small bowl; set aside.

Season salmon with 1 teaspoon salt. Place on a plate and sprinkle with cornflour, turning to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook salmon in a single layer, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, 2–3 minutes. Turn and cook until other side is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over salmon and continue to cook, gently turning salmon halfway through, until sauce is thickened slightly and clinging to salmon, about 1 minute. (Sauce will bubble aggressively when first added and will then calm down.)

Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1" salted water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Place bok choy in steamer basket, cover pot, and steam until just tender, 5–7 minutes. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt.

Place rice (if using) and bok choy on a platter. Arrange salmon over and drizzle bok choy and salmon with any remaining sauce in skillet. Top with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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