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Easy 30 Minute Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry Recipe

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This Easy 30 Minute Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon cubes marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and red onions, and served over fluffy basmati rice. Enhanced with toasted cashews, fresh basil, and spring onions, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salmon and Marinade

  • 500 g salmon fillets (boneless, skinless, cut into 2.5 cm cubes)
  • 60 ml light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch mixed with 1.5 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar (cider or white wine vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar or honey
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)

Vegetables and Garnishes

  • 2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow, very thinly sliced)
  • 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • Spring onions (sliced)
  • Fresh basil
  • Toasted cashews or roasted peanuts

Cooking Essentials

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Basmati rice (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, corn starch slurry, vinegar, dark brown sugar or honey, minced garlic, onion powder, chili powder, and fresh ginger until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Salmon: Add the cubed salmon pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Set aside and allow the salmon to marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the bell peppers into matchsticks and the red onion into thin strips. Set aside until ready to cook.
  4. Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the salmon cubes. Cook the salmon for about 2 minutes per side, taking care not to break the pieces. Remove the cooked salmon from the skillet and place on a plate.
  5. Stir Fry the Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Stir fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the vegetables. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let the sauce thicken for about 1 minute while stirring occasionally.
  7. Combine and Serve: Add the cooked salmon back into the skillet and gently stir to coat the salmon evenly with the thickened sauce. Serve the entire stir fry over fluffy basmati rice. Garnish with toasted cashews or roasted peanuts, fresh basil leaves, and sliced spring onions.

Notes

  • For an alternative to salmon, firm white fish or chicken pieces can be used.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the chili powder.
  • Toast the cashews or peanuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes to enhance their flavor before garnishing.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version with reduced salt content.
  • This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/easy-30-minute-teriyaki-salmon-stir-fry-recipe/