This easy and healthy salmon fried rice is made with omega-3 rich salmon, eggs and brown rice. It is a family weeknight keeper using a few pantry, freezer and fridge staples.
What ingredients do you need to make salmon fired rice
Brown rice: Rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins. Use brown Calrose rice so you can get the sweet and rich short grain rice taste, while the rice grains are not sticky for a perfect fluffy fried rice.
Cooked salmon: Secret to a quick and fool-proof flavor boost in this rice dish. You can use leftover salmon from last night’s dinner. Finely break up the salmon so no one notice that the protein might have been overcooked and dry (hence they didn’t finish it the night before). If you wish to quickly cook a fresh raw piece of salmon for this recipe, you can microwave it in a microwave oven, or steam it in a pressure cooker.
Eggs: Eggs and soy sauce makes a great umami paring, and it is no exception in this fried rice dish. It adds protein to the dish.
Chives/ green onion: As oregano, thyme and basil make a dish Italian, green onion makes a dish Asian. Since chives is the closest herb I can get my hands on, I used it as a replacement of green onion here. You can choose between a mere sprinkle on top while serving, or a very generous amount chopped and mixed in while cooking.
Soy sauce and sesame oil: You cannot skip the umami and nutty taste combo for a genuine Asian flavor. You can use gluten-free soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos for the umami component. Make sure to leave sesame oil until the end and use a little bit to taste.
Avocado oil: A great fried rice relies on oil to separate clumps, prevent rice from sticking to the pan and help all the ingredients mix well in general. For the amount of oil a fried rice recipe calls for, it is wise to pick an oil that is good for you. Avocado oil has a high smoke point for “wok hei” (i.e. caramelization with high heatin the pan), contains unsaturated fats that is linked to health benefits as described here.
Optional add-ins: Frozen corn kernels, frozen small peeled and tail removed shrimp, frozen peas are all great options.
How to make salmon fried rice
Prepare your ingredients: set aside cooked rice and cooked and shredded salmon. Finely dice green onions.
Cook eggs: Crack and lightly beat 3 eggs. Preheat pan on medium heat. Add avocado oil to pan then immediately add beaten eggs to pan.Once egg is set firm like a large thin omelette, remove from pan and set aside.
Putting the fried rice together: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil to pan then add salmon, eggs, green onions and any other add-in ingredients to pan. Use a spatula to mix and evenly heat up the ingredients. Add cooked brown rice to pan. Use a spatula to cut up chunks of rice into individual grains and thoroughly mix with other ingredients.
Seasoning: Add salt, pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil to taste, use a spatula to mix seasoning thoroughly. Serve immediately or store in fridge for 2-3 days.
Q&A
How to cook perfect rice for salmon fried rice?
Fried rice are best using left-over rice where there is less moisture so rice grains can easily separate with each other and mix with other ingredients. You can make fresh rice for the recipe as well with a little less water than usual using rice cooker, stove top or even instantpot.
Why put egg in fried rice?
Eggs add colour flavor, protein and bulk to the fried rice dish. It is a quick step to make a thin omelette and cut into the rice in the mixing step. Please do not skip it or it would be a different dish!
Is salmon and brown rice good for gluten-free diet?
Brown rice is an excellent gluten-free carb source that is a whole grain with all its nutritional benefits. Make sure your soy-sauce is gluten-free then you are good to go!
What pan to use for making salmon fried rice?
A pan that can give even medium-high heat, with a large surface and depth to contain all ingredients. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet is my favourite that does the job well.
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Salmon Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked brown calrose rice
- 1 portion Cooked salmon fillet
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Green onion chopped
- 2 tbsp Gluten-free soysauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: set aside cooked rice and cooked and shredded salmon. Finely dice green onions.
- Cook eggs: Crack and lightly beat 3 eggs. Preheat pan on medium heat. Add avocado oil to pan then immediately add beaten eggs to pan.Once egg is set firm like a large thin omelette, remove from pan and set aside.
- Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil to pan then add salmon, eggs, green onions and any other add-in ingredients to pan. Use a spatula to break egg into small pieces, mix and evenly heat up the ingredients.
- Add cooked brown rice to pan. Use a spatula to cut up chunks of rice into individual grains and thoroughly mix with other ingredients.
- Add salt, pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil to taste, use a spatula to mix seasoning thoroughly. Serve immediately or store in fridge for 2-3 days.
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