Salmon Fried Rice

This is another of my Quick & Easy recipes.  Perfect after a hectic day, with little time to spend in the kitchen, or really, for any time!

If you’re a pescatarian, (not a vegetarian), then I’m sure that you’re going to like this dish.

When I have leftover rice, I like to make fried rice, and often they are vegetarian. Today, however, I felt like some salmon. This dish can also be made with tinned tuna. You can play around with the ingredients. Add some spice; garlic; flavoured oils; or even other vegetables. It’s all up to you!

If you need any convincing to eat more salmon, then read this:

Salmon has many health benefits, including:

1. Omega 3 fatty acids  – since our bodies cannot make them, we need to either eat foods rich in these fatty acids, or take supplements

2. Protein – leaner than chicken and other meats, and lower in cholesterol

3. According to research, wild salmon is the best. Most of us just eat farmed salmon, since it is more readily available

4. It helps to reduce depression; stabilize blood pressure; is anti-inflammatory; and contains selenium, which we need for fighting disease

Salmon Fried Rice (gluten free, egg free, dairy free, nut free, corn free)

Servings: 1-2

By: gfchopstix

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 5-8 minutes

Ingredients:

• 200g smoked salmon
• 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 small carrot, grated (or chopped)
• 1 bowl of already cooked, cold white rice (you can also use brown rice)
• Salt and pepper for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of Tamari/Soy sauce (can omit)
• 1 small bunch of fresh coriander (or parsley or other green leafy veg)
• Juice of a quarter/half squeezed lemon

Ingredients – Sea salt, Tamari sauce, Olive oil, Salmon, ground black pepper, lemon, coriander, cooked rice and carrot

Instructions:

1. Peel and grate (or finely chop) one medium sized carrot
2. Slice the salmon into smaller pieces, if you need to (I did)
3. In a wok, or frying pan, heat half a tablespoon of olive oil
4. Place the salmon into the wok and fry, on medium heat for about 2 minutes
5. Add the carrots, stir and then add the salt and pepper
6. Plop the rice into the wok, and stir to break up the clumps
7. Add the soy sauce / Tamari and continue to stir
8. Lastly, add the chopped coriander (or other veg), and fry for about 1 minute
9. Remove from the wok and place onto a plate
10. Squeeze over the lemon juice
11. Garnish and serve

1 – Fry salmon in olive oil
2 – Add the carrot
3 – Add the rice and seasoning
4 – Add the green veg