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Saucy Salmon Stir Fry with Pickled Slaw

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This is that fast, glossy, flavor-packed bowl—the salmon gets that perfect sear, the sauce turns sticky and rich, and the fresh slaw cuts right through it. It’s quick, vibrant, and made for a strong live finish.

Prep 15 minCook 15 minTotal 30 min1 servingsEasy0 calories
Saucy Salmon Stir Fry with Pickled Slaw

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Golden, crispy-edged salmon cubes tossed in a sweet, savory, garlicky glaze—served over rice with bright pickled slaw and juicy cherry tomatoes.

  1. 1.Prep the salmon:
  2. 2.Toss salmon cubes with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  3. 3.Sear until golden:
  4. 4.Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear on all sides until golden and lightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  5. 5.Build the sauce:
  6. 6.In the same pan, add garlic and onion. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  7. 7.Create the glaze:
  8. 8.Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  9. 9.Glaze the salmon:
  10. 10.Return salmon to the pan and toss gently until fully coated and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.
  11. 11.Make the quick slaw:
  12. 12.In a bowl, mix broccoli slaw with rice vinegar and sugar. Toss well and let sit a few minutes to lightly pickle.
  13. 13.Assemble the bowl:
  14. 14.Spoon rice into bowls. Top with saucy salmon, pickled slaw, and cherry tomatoes.
  15. 15.Serve:
  16. 16.Finish with extra sauce from the pan and serve immediately.
  17. 17.Title: Saucy Salmon Stir Fry with Pickled Slaw
  18. 18.Slug: saucy-salmon-stir-fry
  19. 19.Description: Golden, crispy-edged salmon cubes tossed in a sweet, savory, garlicky glaze—served over rice with bright pickled slaw and juicy cherry tomatoes.
  20. 20.Story: This is that fast, glossy, flavor-packed bowl—the salmon gets that perfect sear, the sauce turns sticky and rich, and the fresh slaw cuts right through it. It’s quick, vibrant, and made for a strong live finish.
  21. 21.Category: Main
  22. 22.Tags: salmon, stir-fry, asian-inspired, rice-bowl, quick-meals, saucy
  23. 23.Visibility: public
  24. 24.Prep Minutes: 15
  25. 25.Cook Minutes: 15
  26. 26.Servings: 2–3
  27. 27.Difficulty: Easy
  28. 28.Calories Per Serving: ~480
  29. 29.Video URL:
  30. 30.Recipe Card URL:
  31. 31.Comments Enabled: true
  32. 32.________________
  33. 33.Prep the salmon:
  34. 34.Toss salmon cubes with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  35. 35.Sear until golden:
  36. 36.Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear on all sides until golden and lightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  37. 37.Build the sauce:
  38. 38.In the same pan, add garlic and onion. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  39. 39.Create the glaze:
  40. 40.Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  41. 41.Glaze the salmon:
  42. 42.Return salmon to the pan and toss gently until fully coated and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.
  43. 43.Make the quick slaw:
  44. 44.In a bowl, mix broccoli slaw with rice vinegar and sugar. Toss well and let sit a few minutes to lightly pickle.
  45. 45.Assemble the bowl:
  46. 46.Spoon rice into bowls. Top with saucy salmon, pickled slaw, and cherry tomatoes.
  47. 47.Serve:
  48. 48.Finish with extra sauce from the pan and serve immediately.
  49. 49.Title: Saucy Salmon Stir Fry with Pickled Slaw
  50. 50.Slug: saucy-salmon-stir-fry
  51. 51.Description: Golden, crispy-edged salmon cubes tossed in a sweet, savory, garlicky glaze—served over rice with bright pickled slaw and juicy cherry tomatoes.
  52. 52.Story: This is that fast, glossy, flavor-packed bowl—the salmon gets that perfect sear, the sauce turns sticky and rich, and the fresh slaw cuts right through it. It’s quick, vibrant, and made for a strong live finish.
  53. 53.Category: Main
  54. 54.Tags: salmon, stir-fry, asian-inspired, rice-bowl, quick-meals, saucy
  55. 55.Visibility: public
  56. 56.Prep Minutes: 15
  57. 57.Cook Minutes: 15
  58. 58.Servings: 2–3
  59. 59.Difficulty: Easy
  60. 60.Calories Per Serving: ~480
  61. 61.Video URL:
  62. 62.Recipe Card URL:
  63. 63.Comments Enabled: true
  64. 64.________________
  65. 65.Prep the salmon:
  66. 66.Toss salmon cubes with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  67. 67.Sear until golden:
  68. 68.Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear on all sides until golden and lightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  69. 69.Build the sauce:
  70. 70.In the same pan, add garlic and onion. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  71. 71.Create the glaze:
  72. 72.Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  73. 73.Glaze the salmon:
  74. 74.Return salmon to the pan and toss gently until fully coated and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.
  75. 75.Make the quick slaw:
  76. 76.In a bowl, mix broccoli slaw with rice vinegar and sugar. Toss well and let sit a few minutes to lightly pickle.
  77. 77.Assemble the bowl:
  78. 78.Spoon rice into bowls. Top with saucy salmon, pickled slaw, and cherry tomatoes.
  79. 79.Serve:
  80. 80.Finish with extra sauce from the pan and serve immediately.
  81. 81.Title: Saucy Salmon Stir Fry with Pickled Slaw
  82. 82.Slug: saucy-salmon-stir-fry
  83. 83.Description: Golden, crispy-edged salmon cubes tossed in a sweet, savory, garlicky glaze—served over rice with bright pickled slaw and juicy cherry tomatoes.
  84. 84.Story: This is that fast, glossy, flavor-packed bowl—the salmon gets that perfect sear, the sauce turns sticky and rich, and the fresh slaw cuts right through it. It’s quick, vibrant, and made for a strong live finish.
  85. 85.Category: Main
  86. 86.Tags: salmon, stir-fry, asian-inspired, rice-bowl, quick-meals, saucy
  87. 87.Visibility: public
  88. 88.Prep Minutes: 15
  89. 89.Cook Minutes: 15
  90. 90.Servings: 2–3
  91. 91.Difficulty: Easy
  92. 92.Calories Per Serving: ~480
  93. 93.Video URL:
  94. 94.Recipe Card URL:
  95. 95.Comments Enabled: true
  96. 96.________________
  97. 97.Prep the salmon:
  98. 98.Toss salmon cubes with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  99. 99.Sear until golden:
  100. 100.Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear on all sides until golden and lightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  101. 101.Build the sauce:
  102. 102.In the same pan, add garlic and onion. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  103. 103.Create the glaze:
  104. 104.Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sweet Thai chili sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  105. 105.Glaze the salmon:
  106. 106.Return salmon to the pan and toss gently until fully coated and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.
  107. 107.Make the quick slaw:
  108. 108.In a bowl, mix broccoli slaw with rice vinegar and sugar. Toss well and let sit a few minutes to lightly pickle.
  109. 109.Assemble the bowl:
  110. 110.Spoon rice into bowls. Top with saucy salmon, pickled slaw, and cherry tomatoes.
  111. 111.Serve:
  112. 112.Finish with extra sauce from the pan and serve immediately.

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