Glazed Salmon with Shrimp Fried Rice

Servings

2–3 servings

Ingredients

For the Glazed Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (about 150–170 g each)

• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water

• Black pepper to taste

• Cooking spray or 1 tsp olive oil

For the Shrimp Fried Rice

• 1 cup cooked cold brown rice (best if day-old)

• 150 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
  (peas, carrots, corn, or bell pepper)

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• Cooking spray or 1 tsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Step 1: Make the Salmon Glaze

1. In a small bowl combine:

   • soy sauce

   • honey

   • rice vinegar

   • sesame oil

   • garlic

   • ginger

2. In another small cup mix:

   • cornstarch

   • water

3. Set both aside.

Step 2: Cook the Salmon

1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or olive oil.

2. Season salmon lightly with black pepper.

3. Place salmon skin side down in the pan.

4. Cook for 4–5 minutes.

5. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until nearly cooked.

Step 3: Add the Glaze

1. Pour the glaze mixture into the pan.

2. Add the cornstarch slurry.

3. Let it simmer 1–2 minutes until it thickens.

4. Spoon the glaze over the salmon repeatedly until glossy.

Remove salmon and keep warm.

Step 4: Cook the Shrimp

1. In another pan heat a little cooking spray.

2. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

3. Remove and set aside.

Step 5: Make the Fried Rice

1. In the same pan add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2. Add mixed vegetables and sauté 2 minutes.

3. Push vegetables to the side.

4. Add egg and scramble until cooked.

5. Add cold rice and stir well.

Step 6: Finish the Fried Rice

1. Return shrimp to the pan.

2. Add:

   • soy sauce

   • sesame oil

   • green onions

3. Stir fry 2–3 minutes until hot.

Step 7: Serve

1. Plate the shrimp fried rice.

2. Place glazed salmon on top or beside it.

3. Drizzle extra glaze over the salmon.

Optional garnish:

• sesame seeds

• extra green onions

• chili flakes

Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: ~420–450

• Protein: ~38 g

• Carbs: ~35 g

• Fat: ~14 g

This makes it Weight Watchers friendly because:

• high protein

• controlled oil

• moderate carbs

• lots of flavor without heavy sauces.