Enjoy your favorite take-out style dinner right at home with this uncomplicated and healthier version of Salmon and Broccoli Stir Fry. The salmon is stir fried in a deep golden soy-free sauce with a side of broccoli and served over a bed of fluffy white rice.
If you love quick and flavorful meals with clean ingredients, then you’ll absolutely enjoy this stir fry salmon recipe with a side of broccoli. This recipe has everything from tender, flaky salmon, crisp broccoli and a bold umami sauce that brings it all together.
Everything is made in one pan which makes for easy clean up too, much like my popular honey mustard salmon. There is so much flavor and goodness in these one pot meals!
What makes this recipe so special?
- One-pot meals – are super convenient, easy to clean up and pack in all the flavors
- Health and satisfying – this stir fried salmon recipe has everything you need, the omega-3s, protein, carbs and veggies!
- Quick and easy – ready in under 30 minutes.
- Meal prep ready – simply add some rice and store in separate containers for the work week.
What you need to make salmon stir fry at home
Forget that long and intimidating list of ingredients, from my trials I have learned that all you need from the Asian isle are these THREE ingredients (we will talk about the remaining ingredients later);
- coconut aminos or soy sauce – most people are familiar with soy sauce. Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative and substitute for soy sauce. If you have an allergic to soy, use this alternative. Coconut aminos is Low-Glycemic, Organic, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Keto, Paleo and Whole30 approved!
- The second must-have ingredient is teriyaki sauce that is also soy-free. I use the same brand and they have a great line of soy-free sauces that I totally recommend. You can also add teriyaki sauce to noodles and meats so you will have lots of ways to use up your bottle.
- Lastly is toasted sesame oil. It’s okay to use avocado oil or olive oil in place of toasted sesame oil if you need to, but this ingredient will take you recipe to the next level for sure.
With these three ingredients in hand you can most definitely create amazing Asian / Chinese recipes. This bundle will give you a great head start and of course eventually you start adding other flavors like hoisin, oyster and Tamari sauce.
This salmon and broccoli stir fry recipe calls for honey and what honey does is ‘caramelize’ the sauce, add a balance to the naturally salty ingredients like soy or coconut aminos, and help thicken the sauce too.
If you are looking for a new meal-prep recipe idea, look no further because this salmon stir fry recipe is perfect for meal prepping. It tastes great the next day or two and it’s delicious paired with rice!
RECIPE TIP
🔥 Don’t Overcrowd the Pan – Sear the salmon in batches if needed to get that perfect golden crust.
🥦 Blanch the Broccoli First – If you like softer broccoli, quickly blanch it before stir-frying.
🍋 Brighten it Up – A squeeze of fresh lemon or a sprinkle of sesame seeds at the end adds a fresh, vibrant finish.
🍚 Pairing Ideas – Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or toss with stir-fried noodles for a heartier meal.
Want to see more meals like this?
I absolutely love stir fried meals, for a while it’s all my kids wanted to eat so I went to town making stir fried everything. Here are some of our all time favorites:
Shrimp Stir Fry – there is no negotiating here, this shrimp stir fry recipe is perfect and a must try, alongside my Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry. I know, I know I am biased to say but they are all really good!
For a different version try my Instant Pot Asian Salmon Recipe
Salmon Stir Fry
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
Ingredients
Salmon Stir Fry
- 4 6oz salmon filet
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp tosted sesame oil
- 2 cusp broccoli florets
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
White Rice
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 cups water
- pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add coconut aminos, teriyaki and honey to a bowl and whisk to combine. Set marinate aside.
- Cut salmon filet into cubes (It's easier to work with semi-frozen salmon but fresh is okay too). Transfer cubed salmon to a bowl with marinate. Let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile you can start the rice. Cook according package instructions. Bring water to a boil. Add rice and pinch of salt and cover loosely. Turn heat to medium low and cook until all liquid has been absorbed. Stir as needed.
- In a large skillet or wok (about 12in) add tosted sesame oil. When hot add salmon with sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Make sure all the samon is in contact with the pan and not overcrowded on top of each other. If you need to cook in batches.
- Place broccoli florets on top of salmon in a way that it fits in between pockets on space beween the salmon pieces so the is steam soften the broccoli. You may also choose to steam the broccoli separately if easier.
- Cook salmon for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through (no pink showing), turning the salmon half way through. The cooked salmon is very deliciate and will fall apart slightly but if you carefully flip the cubes of salmon most of them should maintain its shape. I use a pair of kitchen tongs and a fork to facilitate this process.
- Sprinkle salmon with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh herbs if you wish. Serve over rice
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Unbelievable recipe!!!!! So delicious 😋 My entire family loved it & polished it all off ♡
This was delicious. I had to make a few changes because of ingredients I had on hand, but it is still a similar flavor profile. My subs were ponzu for the teriyaki and peanuts for the sesame seeds. I also added julienned carrots for an additional flavor and color.
Hi John, that sounds amazing!! I am so happy to hear that you liked my salmon stir fry recipe. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and I hope to see you back for more!