Description
This Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry combines tender, marinated salmon with vibrant veggies for a quick and satisfying meal. It’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect choice for a healthy dinner or a cozy night in. Enjoy a homemade dish that feels both comforting and gourmet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz salmon fillet, skinless, cut in 1 inch cubes
- ½ whole red bell pepper, julienned
- ½ whole yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchstick size
- 1 cup broccoli florets, raw
- 2 tbsps. avocado oil, or light olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium
- ¼ cup broth or water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tsps. corn starch
- 2 tbsps. honey , or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. garlic, minced, 2-3 cloves
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. grated ginger, or ginger powder
- sesame seeds
- Green onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients until cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Slice the salmon into 1-inch cubes and marinate in half of the prepared sauce for 10 minutes while reserving the rest for later.
- Wash and prep the vegetables by cutting the broccoli, slicing the bell peppers, and julienning the carrots.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the broccoli, peppers, and carrots for 4–5 minutes, then set aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean and heat oil; sear the salmon cubes on one side for 2–3 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
- Pour the reserved sauce into the skillet and simmer until it thickens into a glaze, about 30–60 seconds.
- Fold the sautéed vegetables back into the skillet with the salmon, ensuring they are coated in the glaze. Heat for an additional 60 seconds.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions and serve warm over jasmine rice or noodles.
Notes
For an extra kick, feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper in the recipe.
Using fresh ingredients will elevate the flavors of this stir fry.
This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crisp-tender vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg