Description
Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender salmon and vibrant vegetables in a delicious teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Cut the salmon into cubes if not pre-cut.
- Whip Up the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch mixed with water.
- Heat Things Up: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add olive oil (or sesame oil). Once hot, add the salmon pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides (about 3 minutes).
- Add Veggies Galore: Toss in broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Pour on the Sauce: Drizzle the prepared sauce over the stir-fry mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens (approximately 2 minutes).
- Serve It Up!: Transfer to plates or bowls and enjoy immediately. For extra flavor, drizzle more teriyaki sauce on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your stir fry by adding other vegetables like snap peas or zucchini. Substitute salmon with chicken or tofu for different protein options. For added crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.