Description
A quick and satisfying Easy Salmon Fried Rice made with leftover rice, tender cooked salmon, vegetables, and eggs, finished with a balanced soy-sauce mixture for a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 large eggs (well beaten)
- 4 cups day-old cooked white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 2 cups cooked salmon (cut into large chunks)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced (including greens))
- Cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the soy sauce. Set the mixture aside for later use.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and diced red bell pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional minute to release their aromas.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and stir gently until they are just cooked through.
- Add the day-old cooked rice. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to break up any clumps and ensure even heating.
- Add the thawed peas, cooked salmon chunks, and sliced green onions. Stir carefully to avoid breaking the salmon into smaller pieces.
- Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the rice. Stir gently to evenly distribute the sauce and remove the pan from heat.
- Transfer the salmon fried rice to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or broccoli.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg