Teriyaki Garlic Salmon with Fried Rice

If you love a good salmon and fried rice combo, this one really delivers. Juicy garlic glazed salmon sits alongside loaded fried rice, finished with teriyaki sauce and creamy yum yum sauce for a meal packed with flavor in every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• That garlic teriyaki glaze. Butter, garlic, and teriyaki sauce create a rich, glossy coating for the salmon.
• Fully loaded fried rice. Broccoli, carrots, pineapple, and eggs make this rice a meal on its own.
• Two sauces for serving. Yum yum sauce and extra teriyaki let everyone customize their bowl.
• A complete, satisfying dinner. Protein, rice, and vegetables all included.

Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

For the Fried Rice

• 4 cups cooked and chilled white rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup pineapple chunks
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For Serving

• ½ cup yum yum sauce
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce

How to Make Teriyaki Garlic Salmon with Fried Rice

1. Season the salmon. Pat the salmon dry. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

2. Sear the salmon. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.

3. Add the garlic teriyaki glaze. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and spoon the garlic butter glaze over the salmon. Sprinkle with parsley and remove from the skillet.

4. Cook the eggs. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.

5. Cook the vegetables. Add the remaining vegetable oil. Stir-fry the broccoli, onion, and carrots for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.

6. Make the fried rice. Add the chilled rice and pineapple. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss until everything is hot and evenly seasoned.

7. Finish the rice. Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet and add the green onions. Toss everything together until well combined.

8. Serve. Spoon the hot fried rice onto plates and add the garlic teriyaki salmon. Serve with yum yum sauce and extra teriyaki sauce on the side.

Tips for the Best Teriyaki Garlic Salmon and Fried Rice

• Use cold, day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice is too moist and tends to clump in fried rice.
• Don’t overcook the salmon. Watch it closely during the glazing step so it stays moist and flaky.
• Cook over high heat for the fried rice. This helps achieve that classic seared texture instead of steaming the rice.
• Have all your ingredients prepped before starting. This dish moves quickly, so having everything ready makes the process smooth.

What to Serve with Teriyaki Garlic Salmon and Fried Rice

This meal is already a complete dinner with rice and vegetables included, but a simple cucumber salad or spring rolls can be added if you’d like to round things out.

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