This quick salmon stir fry is a delicious and easy to make healthy meal. Packed with vegetables it comes together in just 30 minutes!
Salmon lovers rejoice! If you're looking for a healthy salmon stir fry recipe then look no further than this tasty quick salmon stir fry!
Sea food stir fries are incredibly easy to put together and like my leftover rice prawn and mushroom stir fry great for busy weeknights and also using up leftovers!
I'm a big fan of salmon. It's health qualities are well known.
Salmon is said to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods available.
Not only do you get plenty of protein from this lean meat it but it also contains Omega 3.
Omega 3 fatty acids help our health by contributing towards lowering blood pressure thus helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.
So not only is this an excellent quick healthy salmon stir fry dinner but it's definitely a recipe to add to your list of healthy dinner recipes!
In order to keep this an easy salmon stir fry and a simple recipe I've made this stir fry with rice at it helps to bulk the recipe up.
The rice is already pre-cooked so you just stir it in at the end of the stir frying.
There's a delicious salmon stir fry sauce that goes with this recipe too. I know you'll just love it!
As far as easy dinners go that means minimum washing up as you only need to stir fry everything in the same wok / large skillet.
There's no need for other pots and pans and other vegetables being cooked to compliment this dish.
However you could easily leave out the rice if you want to though!
And you can easily change out the stir fry veggies I've used for other ones you have to hand. Check out the list of suggested substitutions for ideas below.
If you loved this salmon recipe then why not check out my other popular salmon recipes here like my salmon macaroni salad, my salmon filo parcels or my leftover salmon salad recipe?
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Ingredients
- Chinese Five Spice Powder
- Light Soy Sauce
- Garlic Clove
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Vegetable Oil
- Skinless Boneless Salmon Fillet
- Spring Onions
- Red Pepper
- Carrot
- Green Beans
- Cooked White Rice
- Sesame Seeds
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Quick Salmon Stir Fry
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this quick healthy salmon stir fry:
Steps 1 & 2
- Make the marinade in a small bowl.
- Coat the salmon cubes with the marinade.
Step 3
- Cook the salmon.
Step 4
- Stir fry the vegetables.
Step 5
- Stir the cooked rice, salmon and vegetables together.
Step 6
- Serve quick salmon stir fry with sesame seeds scattered over.
Substitutions
- Chinese Five Spice Powder
- Light Soy Sauce
- Garlic Clove
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Vegetable Oil
- Skinless Boneless Salmon Fillet - make sure you get the best fresh salmon you can for this recipe.
- Spring Onions - finely chopped green onions are also a good substitute.
- Red Pepper - you can use any colour of bell pepper you like.
- Carrot - optional.
- Green Beans - you could use bok choy or snow peas instead.
- Cooked White Rice - I use basmati. I haven't tried this with brown rice yet. You could use cauliflower rice instead if looking to reduce the carbs.
- Sesame Seeds - you could use a drizzle of sesame oil instead.
Equipment
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FAQ's
Should You Wash Salmon Before Cooking?
There is no need to wash salmon before cooking. Indeed this could spread bacteria over work surfaces. To remove excess moisture from the salmon gently pat dry with a paper towel.
Why Do My Salmon Pieces Break Up When Stir Frying?
Don't stir fry the salmon continiously. Just turn the fish gently and occasionally until cooked through.
How Long To Store Leftover Salmon Stir Fry For?
This quick salmon stir fry is best served fresh. You can store leftovers in the fridge for 2 - 3 days though. I do not recommend freezing.
How To Reheat Salmon Stir Fry?
Reheat very gently over a low heat in a wok or large skillet.
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📋 Quick Salmon Stir Fry Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
Marinade: -
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Stir Fry: -
- 450 g skinless salmon fillet cut into cubes
- 8 spring onions topped, tailed, and sliced thinly
- ½ red bell pepper sliced thinly
- 1 small carrot peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 75 g green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 75 g cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl make the marinade by whisking ingredients together.
- Add the salmon cubes making sure they are well coated. Let marinate while you get on with the other ingredients.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a suitably sized frying pan or wok over a low heat. Add the coated salmon and cook, stirring occasionally until fish is cooked through. About 3 minutes. Then remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Turn up the heat under the wok to medium, add the other tablespoon vegetable oil. Then when hot enough add the spring onions, pepper, carrot, and green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the wok and add the salmon and cooked rice in. Stir gently together with the vegetables.
- Serve with the sesame seeds scattered over.
Nutrition
Nutrition Label
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David @ Spiced
Oooo - I love salmon and I love stir fry, but I've never combined them together! What a fun idea to use salmon as the protein in stir fry. I was just telling Laura that we haven't done stir fry in a while, and then this post popped up. Great timing, Neil!!
Neil
Thanks David. It's a great stir fry. You just have to go gentle on the pieces of salmon though, when stiring them in, so they don't fall apart completely. 🙂
Kristy Murray, Linger A Little
I am truly a "lover of Salmon. I've never tried it in a stir fry but I believe it is time to pull out my wok. The marinade alone looks fantastic. I love simple recipes that are so flavorful and this one of yours definitely fits that category. I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Neil
The marinade is one of the tastiest I have ever made. It definitely compliments the stir fry but doesn't over power the taste of it. Hope you get a chance to enjoy it Kirsty. Thanks!
Charlie DeSando
Neil, looks like an excellent recipe. Well done!
Neil
Thanks Charlie. 🙂
sherry
i do love salmon but i am considering not eating it anymore due to the terrible conditions that they live in. Salmon is not a sustainable fish, and they are farmed in an environmentally bad way. Darn. I do love it, and i will be sad to give it up 🙁
Neil
Appreciate the comment and if you are looking for alternatives there are vegan salmon substitutes on the market. I haven’t tried them but if you decide to try let me know if they are tasty and go with this recipe?
Michelle
Love salmon! Such a healthy and delicious stir fry, great for weeknights!
Neil
Yes it is. One of our favourites for busy weeknights. Thanks Michelle!
Chef Mimi
This is wonderful. I don’t think I’ve ever used salmon in a stir fry. Maybe I thought it would cook and fall apart! but yours didn’t. It looks really fabulous.
Neil
Thanks Mimi. I had to be very careful that the salmon didn't completely fall apart. It does fall apart a little but that's OK and the flakes and marinade then mix easily throughout the whole of the stir fry. The flavour really is absolutely amazing!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
I am a huge salmon fan too, and this stir-fry looks terrific - bright, light yet filling. Just perfect for summer. And it's super versatile, too as you can use whatever spring and summer vegetables you have on hand.
Neil
You can be very creative with this salmon recipe Ben. As you say you can pretty much add any other kinds of vegetables you might have on hand. Thanks!
Kelly | Foodtasia
Neil, this stir-fry looks fantastic! I'm always on the look-out for new salmon recipes and a stir-fry with lots of veggies and that amazing sauce would be loved by all at our dinner table!
Neil
Thank you Kelly! It's such an easy sauce to make and I do use it in many of my other stir fry recipes. Hope you get a chance to try it out! 🙂
Raymund | angsarap.net
I am a big fan of salmon too, so this dish is a no brainer. I love it
Neil
Thanks Raymund! 🙂
Naomi
Delicious! The marinade has turned out so well and the salmon is flaky and tastes so good!!
Neil
Thanks Naomi! I'm glad you enjoyed this stir fry. That marinade is so tasty isn't it? 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to make and rate my recipe. I really appreciate that.