Description
A quick and flavorful salmon stir fry featuring tender salmon pieces, crisp broccoli, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a savory homemade stir-fry sauce made with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and colorful dish brings vibrant Asian flavors to your weeknight dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Salmon and Vegetables
- 2 lbs salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 8 oz broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, sliced into half rings
- 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
Sauce
- 6 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Oils for Cooking
- 2 tbsp oil (olive or avocado), divided
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and fresh ginger until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice the red bell pepper into strips, cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the onion into half rings, and chop the green onions. Set aside.
- Prepare salmon: Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil (olive or avocado) in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and onion and sauté until they become golden brown and slightly tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Cook salmon: In the same wok or pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the salmon pieces and cook over medium-high heat, turning carefully to cook each side until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Combine ingredients: Return the sautéed vegetables and chopped green onions to the pan with the cooked salmon. Pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce.
- Finish cooking: Toss all ingredients together gently and cook on low heat for 2 to 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and coat the salmon and vegetables evenly.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillet and do not overcook to maintain tender texture.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Low sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
- Can be served over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned wok to prevent sticking during sautéing.
