Our quick and easy Salmon Fried Rice is packed with all the best flavor and is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Made with marinated salmon bites, frozen veggies, and fried rice seasoned with a delicious homemade sauce. Everyone is going to love this fried rice recipe!
The Best Salmon Fried Rice
During those warm, summer months we love nothing more than to bring the heat out of the kitchen to cook outside! We fire up our trusty Blackstone griddle and get to work. After perfecting a chicken fried rice and shrimp fried rice, we knew it was time to create a new option with one of our all-time favorite proteins – salmon! Most of this quick meal can be prepped ahead of time to make the cooking process super fast. The whole family will love this simple weeknight dinner or quick lunch!
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What You Will Need
- fried rice sauce – the best part is our super easy homemade fried rice sauce brings all the best flavor – you have to try it!
- soy sauce – an essential ingredient when making any type of fried rice.
- salmon fillets – we love picking up fresh salmon from our local grocery store, but feel free to use frozen salmon too. Just make sure you thaw completely before using.
- olive oil – option to sub with avocado oil to keep that cook top oiled up as you continue adding ingredients to cook.
- garlic & onion – just a quick sauté to get that flavor party started!
- frozen peas & carrots – we always have a bag of these frozen veggies or stir fry veggies to make this easy meal.
- large eggs – a great way to add more texture and protein to a classic fried rice.
- cooked rice – any variety of rice will work here (i.e. white rice, jasmine rice, brown rice, etc.), just make sure it has fully cooled or is day old rice to help prevent it from getting too sticky.
- salt and pepper – simple seasonings that are always a must!
- green onions – some get cooked right in this main dish and some are sprinkled on top when you serve it up.
- red pepper flakes – optional to add, a perfect way to add a little kick of heat!
How To Make Salmon Fried Rice
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to put the cubed salmon in a bowl with soy sauce, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Bring your flat top griddle to a medium heat, drizzle on a tbsp oil, and then add the salmon bites to cook for about 3-4 minutes or until their internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Use a large spatula to move salmon around as it cooks. Once cooked, carefully remove, and let rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
Now add another tbsp of oil, add garlic and onion to cook, and then the frozen vegetables. Move around to cook for a few minutes and then move to the side. Add the final tablespoon of oil and then the beaten eggs. Scramble to cook and move to the side.
Next, add the leftover cold rice to the hot cooktop along with half the green onions, cooked salmon, seasonings, and move the cooked veggies and egg mixture back in the mix. Toss everything together with half of the fried rice sauce.
Serve in individual bowls with the remaining green onions and a drizzle of that fried rice sauce.
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- Why put egg in fried rice? Cooked eggs are a traditional ingredient in many fried rice recipes because it adds color, texture, and protein.
- Storage: if you have any leftover salmon or fried rice, simply place in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Meal Prep: this is a great recipe to prep ahead of time, especially since the rice is best when it is a day old! Simply cook the rice, mix up the sauce, and cut salmon into small pieces the night before you plan to cook. Store in separate containers in the fridge for the next day.
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Salmon Fried Rice
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinate Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Blackstone/Flat Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
A seriously delicious and easy Salmon Fried Rice recipe with homemade fried rice sauce! Makes amazing leftovers!
Ingredients
Fried Rice Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (sub Tamari)
- 1–2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2–4 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Salmon Fried Rice:
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided (sub Tamari)
- 1 lb salmon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (sub other oil of your choice), divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3 cups packed cooked rice (preferably day-old)*
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced
- red pepper flakes to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- for serving: poached or fried eggs, additional green onions, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Marinate Salmon: place salmon in a shallow bowl or reusable silicone bag along with 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Ensure salmon is fully coated and let marinate 15-20 minutes.
- Make Fried Rice Sauce: combine sauce ingredients in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake to combine (alternatively you can whisk together in a small bowl).
- Cook Salmon: Bring Blackstone to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; move around to coat the flat top. Cook marinated salmon bites (discard excess soy sauce) and let cook 3-5 minutes (moving around and flipping) or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
- Cook Veggies: Add another tablespoon of oil to the cook top. Add garlic and onion, move around until garlic becomes fragrant, approx. 30 seconds. Add frozen peas and carrots. Move around approx. 2-3 minutes. Move veggies off to the side.
- Cook Eggs: Add 1 tablespoon oil to the cook top along with 2 whisked eggs. Move eggs around until cooked through. Move them off to the side.
- Combine it all with Sauce: Add the rice to the flat top and move the cooked veggies and egg back over to combine with the rice along with the cooked salmon pieces, ground black pepper, 1/2 the green onion slices, red pepper flakes (if using), and approx. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Gently move around until well combined and rice is warmed through. Add approx. 1/2 the Fried Rice Sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately with the remaining Fried Rice Sauce, remaining sliced green onions, crushed red pepper flakes, or even a fried egg!
Notes
- *Rice: for best results, it is highly recommended that you use day-old rice (or leftover rice) – so make it the day before and store in the refrigerator – this helps dry the rice out and prevents it from getting too sticky.
- Blackstone vs Cast Iron Skillet: you can definitely make this recipe in a large cast iron skillet instead of a flat top/Blackstone!
- Gluten-Free: Use Tamari instead of soy sauce to make this gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 3.2 g
- Sodium: 787.9 mg
- Fat: 9.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
- Cholesterol: 75.5 mg
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