Salmon Fried Rice
Salmon Fried Rice
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Fried Rice
- 4 cups cooked white rice, day-old, chilled
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cook the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, then flake into bite-sized pieces, discarding any skin.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet (no need to clean), add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove the scrambled eggs from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons of sesame oil to the skillet. Add the diced red onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Add rice and frozen vegetables: Add the day-old, chilled cooked white rice, frozen peas, and frozen corn to the skillet. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula. Stir well to combine with the vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Season the fried rice: Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through and well coated with the sauces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Combine and serve: Gently fold in the flaked salmon and scrambled eggs into the fried rice. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh green onions and a small dish of flaky sea salt on the side for individual seasoning.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salmon Fried Rice
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Fried Rice
- 4 cups cooked white rice, day-old, chilled
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cook the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, then flake into bite-sized pieces, discarding any skin.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet (no need to clean), add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove the scrambled eggs from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons of sesame oil to the skillet. Add the diced red onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Add rice and frozen vegetables: Add the day-old, chilled cooked white rice, frozen peas, and frozen corn to the skillet. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula. Stir well to combine with the vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Season the fried rice: Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through and well coated with the sauces.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Combine and serve: Gently fold in the flaked salmon and scrambled eggs into the fried rice. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh green onions and a small dish of flaky sea salt on the side for individual seasoning.
⏱️ 3 min