Smoked Salmon Fried Rice

Ingredients:

4oz Alaska Smokehouse Smoked Salmon, skin removed and flaked

1-1/4 cups of cold cooked rice

1 large egg, beaten

2 scallions, thinly sliced, separate white and green pieces

1/2 cup frozen peas

1 red pepper, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided into 2 portions

3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

Hot sauce

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Procedure:

In a medium nonstick skillet, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the pan on medium heat.

Heat the oil until it shimmers, then add the egg to the pan and scramble, 3-4 minutes, or until cooked.

Once cooked, remove eggs from pan and set aside in a bowl.

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil.  Increase heat to medium high.

Add in frozen peas, diced peppers, and scallion whites, cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, for about 1-2 minutes.

Add in the rice in an even layer, cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom becomes slightly crispy.

Stir the rice and vegetables and cook 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly.

Add back in the eggs and stir to combine.

Add in the soy sauce and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil.  Stir to combine.

Cook for an additional minute while stirring constantly.

Add in the flaked smoked salmon and stir again.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately.  Garnish with sliced green scallions.

Add hot sauce if desired.