Caramelized Salmon Stir Fry

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    449 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Caramelized Salmon Stir Fry

This salmon stir fry starts with chunks of marinated salmon that become sweetly caramelized in the oven or air fryer before being added to a stir fry of kale, zucchini, and mushrooms for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner idea.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¾ pound salmon filet
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Japanese barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 ½ cups Lacinato kale
  • 2 ½ cups zucchini
  • 2 ½ cups shiitake mushroom
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 green onions
  • toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. Preheat a convection oven or air fryer to 400°F. Trim the skin and cut the salmon into 1-inch chunks then place in a small bowl. Mix the soy sauce, Japanese BBQ sauce, and sesame oil and pour over the salmon. Marinate the salmon while prepping the vegetables, for about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the stems and veins from the kale and slice in thin slivers. Chop the mushrooms and zucchini into similar size chunks. Slice the green onion and set aside for garnishing later.
  3. Remove the salmon from the marinade, but reserve the sauce. Place the marinade in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes on high to kill any possible lurking bacteria. Use a paper towel to pat the marinade from the salmon chunks then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. Or, if air frying, spray the basket with cooking spray and place the salmon in a single layer on the basket with enough space to encourage airflow. Just before baking, sprinkle the salmon with generous pinches of brown sugar. 
  4. Bake in the convection oven or air fryer for 7-10 minutes, or until caramelized on the outside but flaky and moist inside.
  5. While the salmon cooks heat a generous drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the kale, mushrooms, and zucchini for 3-4 minutes, tossing every so often while allowing time for steam to build and cook the veg. Add 3-4 tablespoons of the reserved marinade, and continue cooking until tender. Season with sesame seeds. 
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven or air fryer and nestle the chunks into the stir-fried vegetables. Gently toss as not to break up the salmon. Sprinkle with more sesame seeds and green onion and add more reserved marinade to taste. Serve with rice or noodles. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1966mg (82%) Potassium 1216mg (35%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1560IU (31%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 449kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1966mg 82%
Potassium 1216mg 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1560IU 31%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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