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    Home > Recipes > Seafood

    Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry

    Published: Dec 10, 2021 · Modified: Sep 30, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    teriyaki salmon stir fry
    teriyaki salmon stir fry
    teriyaki salmon stir fry

    teriyaki salmon with broccoli on a grey plate

    Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Soba Noodles has everything: sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, tender pieces of salmon, crunchy broccoli, and slurpable soba noodles. This amazing weeknight dinner can be prepped, cooked, and on the table in under an hour!

    Stir-fries are weeknight workhorses and this one is unique. Salmon as the protein makes this one light and healthy. The homemade teriyaki sauce is sweet, savory, and impossible not to love. 

    TERIYAKI SALMON RECIPE VIDEO 

    HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE

    Let’s talk homemade teriyaki sauce. You could spend more time selecting a sauce from the dozen or so options on the grocery store shelf than the time it actually takes to make teriyaki sauce from scratch. Not only is it made up of just a few simple ingredients, but it takes under a minute to whisk together, or shake-to-blend in a glass jar. The only ingredient you may not have is mirin, which is a Japanese sweet wine used for cooking. If you have trouble finding mirin, or you don’t have any at home, try my homemade teriyaki sauce recipe without mirin - it’s equally delicious!

    Both versions are great for coating the soba noodles, rich salmon and tender broccoli.

    stirring salmon and broccoli in teriyaki sauce

    stirring salmon and broccoli in a skillet

    WHAT ARE SOBA NOODLES AND HOW SHOULD YOU COOK THEM?

    Soba noodles are thin Japanese buckwheat noodles with a slightly nutty taste. Soba noodles cook best when there’s a good amount of water in the pot. The extra water allows the noodles to move around so they don’t stick together.

    ARE SOBA NOODLES GLUTEN-FREE?

    Many brands are gluten-free, but some soba noodles do contain whole wheat flour to keep them shelf stable. If you’re looking for gluten-free soba noodles, be sure to check the package first.  

    HOW TO FIX GUMMY SOBA NOODLES

    Because they’re sometimes prone to gumminess if overcooked, you’ll want to cook the noodles as close to the recommended cook time on the package as possible. To fix gummy Soba noodles, rinse them under cold water, and then place them in an ice bath. Bringing the noodles to a cool temperature with cold water stops the cooking process and rinses away excess starch.

    INGREDIENTS 

    • Salmon - Salmon’s mild, rich flavor doesn’t overwhelm the sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and makes this dish taste light and still hearty.
    • Broccoli Florets - Quick cooking broccoli florets add crunchy texture to the stir-fry.
    • Soba Noodles - I love the savory flavor of soba noodles here, but the stir-fry could just as easily be served over rice or another grain. 
    • Water - Stretches out the sauce so there is plenty to spoon over noodles
    • Soy Sauce - I test all of my recipes with low-sodium soy sauce. It makes controlling the salt content easier. If you’re using regular soy sauce, reduce the measurement to 3 Tablespoons.
    • Light Brown Sugar - Adds that classic teriyaki sweetness that we all love!
    • Cornstarch - An easy way to thicken teriyaki sauce is by adding cornstarch. 
    • Mirin - A sweet, slightly tangy Japanese cooking wine that, when mixed with soy sauce, makes the sauce taste truly authentic and gives it a depth of flavor. 
    • Rice Vinegar - The acid in vinegar cuts through the sweetness of the brown sugar and gives the teriyaki sauce a perfectly balanced flavor.
    • Fresh Garlic and Ginger- Cooking fresh, fragrant garlic together with tangy but sweet ginger adds so much flavor. Don’t skip these!
    • Cooking Oil - Stay away from olive oil with this quick-cooking, high-heat recipe. Instead, go with a high-heat cooking oil like avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil.
    • Sesame Seeds, for serving (optional) - Provides just a little extra crunch on top!

    POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

    • Add more veggies - Veggies seamlessly blend into teriyaki stir-fry dishes. Try snap peas, sliced carrots, bell peppers, or onions for a colorful (and healthy) stir-fry.
    • Use a natural sweetener- If you prefer a natural, unprocessed sweetener, substitute honey or agave for the brown sugar.
    • Try different proteins - Teriyaki stir-fries are so easy to customize. Adding chicken, beef, or tofu after you’ve tried salmon. 

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    • Pan Seared Salmon and Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

    FAVORITE TOOLS

    • 6-inch Global Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Anchor 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Skillet or Wok

    salmon and broccoli over soba noodles

    salmon and broccoli in a grey bowl
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    5 from 3 votes

    Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Soba Noodles

    With homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce this Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry with Broccoli is as quick and easy as it is satisfying to serve. Feel free to mix up the vegetables you use and / or serve the stir-fry over rice instead of noodles.
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: easy dinner, easy, weeknight-friendly, seafood, stir fry
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $10.00

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wok or skillet

    Ingredients

    Teriyaki Sauce:

    • ½ cup Water
    • ¼ cup Soy Sauce (see note)
    • 3 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar, packed
    • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
    • 1 Tablespoon Mirin (see note)
    • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
    • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon grated Fresh Ginger

    Salmon Stir-Fry:

    • Soba Noodles, for serving (optional — sub cooked rice)
    • 1 pound Salmon, bite-sized cubes (see note)
    • 4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, divided (see note)
    • 10 ounces Broccoli Florets
    • 2 Tablespoons Water
    • Sesame Seeds, for serving (optional)

    Instructions

    • Whisk together all ingredients for the teriyaki sauce until evenly combined. Alternatively combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. (Note: you will need to whisk or shake extra well to eliminate any cornstarch lumps.)
    • While cooking the stir-fry in the next steps, cook soba noodles (or rice) according to package directions.
    • Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels and then season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. (Note: It is a good idea to let the salmon come up a couple of degrees out of the fridge. Very cold fish will have a tendency to stick to the pan more than less cold fish. However, if the fish will sit out for more than 10 minutes or so, it’s best to keep it in the fridge to maintain a safe temperature.)
    • Heat a large nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add 2 Tablespoons cooking oil to the heated pan and then broccoli florets. Cook broccoli florets, stirring occasionally, until browning in spots, about 5 minutes.
    • Pour water over broccoli and cover pan with a lid. Steam broccoli, covered, until tender but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Remove broccoli florets from the pan and set them aside near the stove.
    • Return pan to heat and let any excess water cook off.
    • Reduce to medium. Add 2 Tablespoons cooking oil. When oil is hot, add salmon and cook on one side until golden brown. Gently flip salmon to cook on all sides until nearly cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes total.
    • Pour sauce over salmon and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats salmon.
    • Add broccoli to pan and gently fold everything together.
    • Serve stir-fry over noodles with sesame seeds on top.

    Video

    Notes

    Soy Sauce - I test my recipes with low-sodium soy sauce (I use Trader Joe’s brand). If using regular soy sauce, reduce the amount you use in this recipe to 3 Tablespoons. 
    Mirin - This is a sweet Japanese cooking wine. Feel free to just skip it and taste the teriyaki sauce after all of the other ingredients have been combined. If you’d like it a bit more sweet, just add a small amount more brown sugar. 
    Salmon - To make it easy to cube the salmon, buy skinless salmon filets or ask them to remove the skin for you at the seafood counter at your grocery store. 
    Cooking Oil - Use any high-heat cooking oil with a neutral flavor. My favorites are avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil.
    Broccoli - To speed the cooking time, buy steam-in-bag broccoli. Steam it in the microwave for about half the time listed on the bag to get it started. Then finish it in the pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    1. truandwell.com

      October 31, 2022 at 9:48 pm

      Wow! We made this recipe and it was amazing!! So simple to follow and it had great flavor! This was a wonderful Dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        November 01, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

        Reply

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