Ginger Teriyaki Salmon Egg Fried Rice Bowl
Crispy air-fried salmon served over warm fried rice infused with sesame oil, ginger, garlic, bright lemon, and gluten-free teriyaki sauce.
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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
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 your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C)…
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Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Coat salmon fillet with sesame oil
Coat salmon fillet with sesame oil, a splash of lemon juice, and 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 350°F (180°C) for 8…
Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until flaky and cooked through.
Look for: flaky and cooked through
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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 clove and grated ginger
Add minced garlic clove and grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add sliced button mushroom
Add sliced button mushroom, sliced baby bell pepper, halved baby sweetcorn, mangetout, and halved cherry tomato to the skillet; toss with remaining sesame oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Push vegetables to one side of the…
Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, crack egg into the empty space, and scramble gently for 1 minute until soft curds form.
Look for: soft curds form
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Stir cooked white rice into the skillet
Stir cooked white rice into the skillet, mixing the egg and vegetables thoroughly through the rice.
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Drizzle with gluten-free teriyaki sauce and remaining…
Drizzle with gluten-free teriyaki sauce and remaining lemon juice, then stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until hot and well combined.
Look for: hot and well combined
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Transfer the fried rice and vegetable blend…
Transfer the fried rice and vegetable blend to a bowl, top with the sesame teriyaki salmon fillet, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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