Salmon Fried Rice
Salmon Fried Rice is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 2. 550 calories per serving. Recipe by MyHealthyDish on YouTube.
Prep: 7 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 22 min
Cost: $30.61 total, $15.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon Fillet with Skin (skin on, trimmed of any silver skin)
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (high smoke point oil such as canola or grapeseed)
- 1 small Onion (peeled and finely diced)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (white and green parts sliced thinly)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 large Eggs (beaten lightly)
- 2 cups Day‑Old Cooked Rice (cold, preferably jasmine or short‑grain rice)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (adds umami depth)
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (balances salty flavors)
- 1 piece Crispy Salmon Skin (set aside for dog treat, no seasoning)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Dice the onion, slice the green onions, mince the garlic, and lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl.
Time: PT5M
Sear Salmon
Heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium‑high heat. Place the salmon fillet skin‑side down and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip, then quickly remove the skin with tongs, discard the gray fatty layer, and break the remaining salmon into bite‑size pieces.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium-high
Sauté Aromatics
Add the diced onion, sliced green onions, and minced garlic to the pan. Stir‑fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Create a Well and Scramble Eggs
Push the aromatics to the side of the pan, creating a well in the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the well and scramble gently until just set, then mix lightly with the aromatics.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Add Rice
Add the cold day‑old rice to the pan. Break up any clumps and stir‑fry, mixing the rice with the salmon pieces, aromatics, and eggs.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high
Season and Finish
Stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, then pour over the rice. Toss quickly for 1–2 minutes on high heat until everything is evenly coated and a light smoky aroma appears.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high
Serve
Plate the salmon fried rice, garnish with extra sliced green onions, and set the reserved crispy salmon skin aside as a treat for your dog.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Gluten‑free if using tamari, Dairy‑free, Nut‑free
Allergens: Fish, Egg, Soy, Shellfish
Last updated: April 17, 2026






