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Salmon Fried Rice
Salmon and leftover rice are transformed into a well-balanced meal with a great depth of flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- inch piece fresh ginger grated
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix thawed
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 4 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 1/3 cups cooked salmon pieces
- salt and 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1681IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.