Ginger Garlic Teriyaki Salmon Egg Fried Rice
Crispy air-fried salmon served over vibrant egg fried rice infused with fresh ginger, garlic, rich teriyaki sauce, and a splash of lime juice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Season the salmon fillet with a pinch…
Season the salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then place it skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
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Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to…
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the fish flakes easily with a fork
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet…
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add minced garlic and grated ginger to…
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add sliced mushroom
Add sliced mushroom, sliced baby bell pepper, halved baby sweetcorn, mangetout, and halved cherry tomato; skillet cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Push the vegetables to one side of…
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, crack the egg into the empty side, and scramble for 1 minute until soft curds form.
Look for: soft curds form
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Add cooked white rice
Add cooked white rice, gluten-free teriyaki sauce, and tamari to the skillet, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until evenly coated and piping hot.
Look for: evenly coated and piping hot
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Stir in fresh lime juice and remove…
Stir in fresh lime juice and remove from heat.
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Serve the egg fried rice in a…
Serve the egg fried rice in a bowl crowned with the air-fried teriyaki salmon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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