Salmon Fried Rice (三文鱼炒饭)
Mar 17, 2026 01:33 AM
I love making this salmon fried rice as a quick one-pan dinner with pan-seared salmon bites, fluffy scrambled eggs, and buttery day-old jasmine rice stir-fried with soy sauce and vegetables. The best part? It’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it a satisfying and healthy meal my family loves.
This is my take on fried rice using salmon as the star protein. Traditional Chinese fried rice usually sticks to pork, shrimp, or just eggs, but salmon works great when you sear it right and keep the pieces in large bites so they do not fall apart. I use butter instead of oil for a richer, more savory flavor, which makes this more of a fusion dish than a strict classic.
I started making this when I had leftover salmon in the fridge and did not want to eat it plain the next day. Tossing it into fried rice turned out to be the best way to stretch one fillet into a full meal for the whole family. My husband and kids loved it, so now I make it on purpose, not just with leftovers.
I marinate the salmon in lemon juice and cornstarch to protect it from overcooking, then sear it quickly until golden. The eggs get scrambled separately so they stay fluffy. Everything comes together in one pan with day old rice, vegetables, and just enough soy sauce to tie it all together. This is a great weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out.
Ingredients:
Marinating
- 8 oz salmon , skin removed and diced into 3/4” (1 cm) squares
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Rice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegetable oil, or a combo of both)
- 1/2 small red onion , small dice
- 2 cloves garlic , sliced
- 4 cups cold day-old jasmine rice (or medium grain rice)
- 1/3 cup frozen veggies of your choice (I used green peas and corn)
- 1/2 red pepper , small dice
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce for seafood)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 3 eggs , beaten
- Sliced green onion for garnish (Optional)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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