Salmon Fried Rice
Salmon and leftover rice are transformed into a well-balanced meal with a great depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- inch ginger grated, fresh, piece
- 1 cup peas thawed, frozen, mixed
- 1 cup carrot thawed, frozen, mixed
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 4 cups white rice preferably day-old, cooked
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 1/3 cups salmon cooked, pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a large pan, add vegetable oil. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the peas and carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble until set.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix everything together, breaking up any clumps.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated.
- Add the cooked salmon into the pan and stir carefully until heated, being careful not to break it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1681IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.