Salmon Veggie Stir-fry

We do this recipe most weeks without fail, as we love it.

It’s quick, nutritious and tasty.

Salmon Chorizo Veggie Stir-Fry

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Portions: 2

INGREDIENTS

2 Salmon fillets 260g

1 bag (570g) of mixed stir fry vegetables

60g Spanish spicy Chorizo

1 tablespoon Olive oil

Inch of ginger

3 cloves of garlic

2 tablespoons Soy sauce

Squeeze of lemon

DIRECTIONS

1. Chop the Chorizo into rounds. Peel and slice the ginger into fine matchsticks and grate the garlic.

2. Fry the chorizo, garlic and ginger together. Set aside once cooked, careful not to burn the garlic. Place the chorizo onto a piece of kitchen roll to mop up the excess oil.

3. Using the chorizo oil, place the salmon flesh side down for 3 mins on a low-medium heat, then turn over onto skin and cook for a further 5 mins, or until the skin is gorgeously brown and crispy and the salmon is cooked through. Turn onto their sides if needed. Finally check they’re done with your finger. If it’s firm at the fattest part of the fillets they will be cooked through. Set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.

4. Fry the veggies on a medium-high heat, add the soy sauce, cook for about 5 mins until they are softened, but still have a bite.

5. Plate up the veg, sprinkle the chorizo, garlic and ginger, place the salmon on top and squeeze of lemon. Delicious!

EXTRAS

I’ll often add chilli flakes depending on who I’m cooking for, or more garlic, yum!

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Nutrients

recipe Nutrients

  1. Protein 37.4g / 50g (75%)

  2. Sodium 1649.7mg / 2300mg (72%)

  3. Fats 27.8g / 78g (36%)

  4. Iron 5.1mg / 18mg (28%)

  5. Calories 519cal / 2000cal (26%)

  6. Fibre 9.2g / 28g (33%)

  7. Sugars 9.4g / 50g (19%)

  8. Carbohydrate 29.6g / 300g (10%)

  9. Calcium 107.8mg / 1300mg (8%)

  10. Magnesium 21.6mg / 420mg (5%)

  11. Vitamin D 0.9mcg / 20mcg (5%)

  12. Vitamin C 2mg / 90mg (2%)

salmon benefits

  1. Salmon is a great source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These omega oils help to reduce artery inflammation, lower cholesterol levels and maintain blood pressure levels.

  2. Thanks to the vitamin A content in salmon it promotes skin health. The Omega 3 fatty acid and the powerful antioxidants help to reduce free radical damage that is responsible for aging.

  3. Fuel for your brain. Helps its function and protects you against psychological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease due to the vitamins; A, D and selenium.

  4. Salmon is complete in ALL eight B vitamins; B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B7 (Biotin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B9 (Folate), B12 (Cobalamin). B vitamins are essential for the body converting food into energy and help to protect you neurologically, against stress, anxiety and depression.

  5. Weight loss. This recipe in particular is is good for keeping you fuller for long, (even despite the low carbohydrates), because its high protein content and low calorie content. It provides the body with complete nutrients to fuel your brain and body without pilling on the pounds.

Recipe, Grain free, Dairy free, Keto MainsLaura Jane Humphreysdairyfree, glutenfreeComment