This fresh and flavorful recipe combines nutrient-rich salmon and bright and crisp-tender vegetables with a homemade teriyaki sauce. It promises to satisfy any craving for an Asian-inspired stir-fry — without ordering in.

Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat. A light sauce, such as teriyaki, is often added to create a salty-sweet coating that bastes the ingredients. Once you have the ingredients assembled, the dish quickly comes together. While you can substitute a store-bought teriyaki sauce for added convenience, note that many prepared sauces have high sugar and salt contents.

This recipe is extremely versatile. You can use it as a basic stir-fry template. For variety, switch in other proteins, such as chicken, shrimp or tofu, and add other vegetables, such as bok choy, broccoli and carrots. (The cooking times will vary depending on the protein.) If you make the teriyaki sauce, consider making a double batch and refrigerating the extra for later use.

Lynda Balslev is a Marin cookbook author, food and travel writer and recipe developer. Learn more at TasteFoodBlog.com.TasteFoodBlog.com.