Salmon and Snow Pea Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Salmon and Snow Pea Stir Fry, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Succulent bite-sized salmon pieces are seared to golden perfection before being tossed with crisp-tender snow peas in a luscious soy, honey, and sesame sauce infused with aromatic garlic and ginger. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy stir fry is thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, making it irresistibly glossy and satisfying. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for an unforgettable meal. Whether you're looking for a light yet satisfying dinner or a fast meal packed with protein and vibrant veggies, this recipe hits all the right notes.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Salmon fillet (skinless, cut into bite-size pieces)
- 200 grams Snow peas (trimmed)
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry and set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the salmon pieces to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Step 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet.
Step 6
Toss in the snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
Step 7
Return the salmon to the skillet and pour in the soy sauce mixture. Gently toss everything together.
Step 8
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon and snow peas.
Step 9
Remove the stir-fry from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Step 10
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (944.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1844.7 |
| Total Fat 124.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.6g | |
| Cholesterol 275mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2619.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.0g | |
| Protein 114.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2630IU | 0% |
| Calcium 234.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2689.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories