Name: Sweet & Sour Alaska Salmon Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Alaska salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed; 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1 cup shelled edamame; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Olive oil, for frying; Optional: white sesame seeds, for garnish; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water (to dissolve cornstarch)

Sweet & Sour Alaska Salmon Stir-Fry

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

530

Ingredients

Stir Fry:

2 Alaska salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 cup shelled edamame
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Olive oil, for frying
Optional: white sesame seeds, for garnish

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water (to dissolve cornstarch)

Directions

Prepare the Sweet & Sour Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.

Coat the Salmon

In a shallow bowl, mix flour and cornstarch. Cut salmon into 1-inch (2.5–3 cm) cubes and coat evenly in the flour mixture.

Chop the Vegetables

Slice the bell peppers into thin strips, cut the carrot into matchsticks, and chop the red onion into small pieces. Set aside with the edamame.

Fry the Salmon

Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the salmon cubes for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onion, peppers, and carrots over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes, or until slightly tender and lightly browned.

Combine & Finish

Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the pan with the vegetables. Stir and bring to a simmer. Return the salmon to the pan along with the edamame. Gently toss everything together and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

Serve

Transfer to plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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