This crock pot salmon fillets with Asian style vegetables is a personal favorite. I've made it 2 or 3 times since beginning this year of slow cooking adventure. I kept waiting to get a better picture before posting it. But that's not likely to happen because it's too dark for me to get a photo by the time we eat dinner and there is never enough left when we are finished 🙂
Easy Crock Pot Salmon with Asian-Style Vegetables
This crock pot salmon fillets and Asian style vegetables is a perfect dinner for two.
The idea comes from this Crock Pot Salmon Fillets and Green Beans I saw on A Year of Slow Cooking. Steph was right, slow cooked salmon turns out moist and flavorful!
Recipe Notes
I love that this is a recipe that only serves two (affiliate link) and can be made in a 1.5- to 3-Quart slow cooker (affiliate link). It can also be easily doubled and cooked in a 3- to 4-Quart slow cooker (affiliate link).
It comes together in minutes—just dump in a bag of frozen vegetables, place your salmon on top, season with salt and pepper and pour in a simple sauce, cover and cook. And it takes only 2-3 hours on LOW, which works well for me because I work mostly from home.
This is the kind of dish that is best made on a day when you are around to check on it, so you don't end up with overcooked salmon.
Preparing a raw salmon fillet
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Salmon Recipe?
Each serving has approximately 190 calories and
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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WW Friendly Crock Pot Salmon Fillets with Asian style vegetables
12/7 Update: This recipe proves that patience is a virtue! I love salmon and know that it's good for me so I try to eat it as often as I can.
When I first began making the recipe it had *5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus. Then in December of 2015 when Weight Watchers introduced SmartPoints with it's Beyond the Scale Program, the SmartPoints value of this beloved salmon recipe shot up to *8 SmartPoints because of the honey.
I didn't care. I just kept eating it, just as I had under PointsPlus, because I love salmon and I love this easy way to make it.
Now with the release of the new WW Freestyle Program, the only ingredient that has points and needs to be tracked in this recipe is the honey which has *4 Freestyle SmartPoints. The salmon now has *0 SmartPoints! All I can say is it's about time 🙂
Are You Ready To Slow Cook Yourself Slim?
It's definitely the kind of recipe that can be varied in lots of ways by mixing up the kinds of fish and vegetable blend you use. I think it would work well with thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts too.
Slow Cooker Salmon Recipe Variations:
- Different fish - most any fish would work - halibut, haddock, cod, tilapia, shrimp etc.
- Chicken - thin boneless skinless chicken breasts would work, but may take longer (3 to 4 hours)
- Different veg - any variety of frozen/fresh mixed vegetable blend should work
- Spicier - add chile or dried red pepper flakes or hot sauce
- Different sauce - substitute bottled stir fry sauce of your choice. Though not Asian, this would also be nice with topped with lemon slices and drizzled with white wine and lemon juice.
Can You Put Frozen Fish in the Slow Cooker?
Yes. Did you know that you don't have to thaw frozen fish? According to this article from the Kitchn, you can skip thawing and cook frozen fish straight from the freezer. You'll want to add a few minutes cooking time to your recipe to account for it being frozen.
Should I Brine the Salmon?
Because the slow cooker provides a moist environment, there's really no reason to brine the salmon before cooking it in the crockpot. However if you want to, it is certainly fine to brine it.
What Veggies Go Well with Salmon?
Most any vegetable you like is a great accompaniment to salmon. Some of our favorites include:
- Broccoli
- Green Beans
- Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Zucchini
- Bok Choy
- Peas
If you've made this Slow Cooker Asian-Style Salmon and Veggies, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Crock Pot Salmon Fillets & Asian Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 ounces salmon fillets
- 1 package (12 to 16 ounces) frozen Asian stir fry vegetable blend
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 1-½-Quart.
- Dump the frozen vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place salmon on top of the vegetables.
- Mix together the soy sauce, honey and lemon juice and drizzle over the salmon.
- Drizzle with sesame seeds, if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW 2 to 3 hours, until the salmon is done to your liking. I'm a huge salmon lover, so like it on the just barely done side and cooked mine about 2-½ hours.
- Serve with brown rice, if desired.
- Drizzle everything with the sauce from the slow cooker.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
Source: Adapted from A Year of Slow Cooking
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Here's a video with another yummy looking 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sweet Thai Chili Salmon from Erin Chase of $5 Dollar Dinners I can't wait to try:
If you like crock pot salmon fillets, you might also like:
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- Quick Easy Salmon Patties
- Salmon & Lentil Salad
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- 5-Ingredient Easy Glazed Salmon
- Salmon, Egg & Asparagus Salad
- Summer Salmon Panzanella Salad
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Theresa Litz
Martha, I found your blog when a friend "shared" the information on FB. I have just spent the last hour browsing through past blogs/recipes. To say I am excited is a huge understatement! I've been a fan of crock pots long before they were "cool". I would much rather spend a little time each morning throwing ingredients in the slow cooker...knowing that when supper time arrives I can just relax and enjoy the meal. Your approach to combining the use of our crock pots and producing WW friendly meals....well....let's just say the timing couldn't be more perfect! Having just celebrated my 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary...I realize that I have slowly added 50 pounds over the past 25 years of marriage. Time to do something about that little problem! 🙂 🙂 I'm excited to start following your blog and to start marking all of these delicious looking recipes. Thanks for sharing this journey!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Liz,
So glad you found your way to my site and crock pot cooking project! I too have been a fan of the slow cooker. It just fits my approach to life. I love what you said about spending some time in the morning so you can relax and enjoy the meal later. That's exactly how I feel! Congrats on your birthday (I turned 50 earlier this year too) and anniversary!!
I hope my recipes help you shed a few of those extra pounds easily and deliciously 🙂
Shirley
I will definitely try this. I too am a salmon lover. Only thing is I put frozen veggies in my crock pot last week and about an hour into the cooking time I heard a pop. Yep the crock cracked. 70.00 to replace! I did contact kitchenaid and they told me never to put anything frozen in a slow cooker for just that reason. Guess I missed that page in the manual! Bummer!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks for the heads up Shirley! I guess I've been lucky putting frozen veggies in the slow cooker with never an issue! Maybe it's time to change my ways.
qualityscoping
iF I double the recipe, should I cook it longer?
Martha McKinnon
HI Qualityscoping, I think it will depend on the size of your slow cooker and how fast it cooks, so I can't give an exact answer. I would check at the suggested time and then every 15 minutes or so until done to your liking.
dn
Try using orange or pineapple juice next time it's a nice change up
Mindy
Frozen or thawed salmon?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Mindy, I've used both frozen and thawed with good success. Though the food authorities discourage using frozen foods for food safety reasons.
Lara Miller
Why would frozen Salmon be a safety concern? I am planning to make this today, and I was going to use frozen. Also, how much do you think it would add on to the cooking time?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Lara, I haven't made it with frozen salmon so not sure how much time it would add. I'm guessing 30 minutes to an hour. Would love to have you let us know! - Martha
Alex
Its a little late, but in case you're still curious- it is a food safety concern because, in theory, the core of the salmon would still be frozen as the outside of it cooks, so it would thaw partially and stay at a bacteria- friendly temperature for longer than the CDC considers safe.
That being said, the CDC guidelines are VERY strict. You should be 100% safe following them, but you would also might be safe cutting some corners. It just comes down to how much of a gamble you're willing to take.
Pat
I've never cooked salmon. How do you know when it's done???
Martha McKinnon
You know salmon is done when it is firm to the touch and/or easily flakes with a fork. Hope this helps. - Martha
Cyndy
Hi, I'm wondering about the points. When it says the recipe is 4 Smart Points, does it mean 4 Freestyle Points or the old Smart Points? In your future recipes, are you going to call Freestyle Points Smart Points?
This looks very good.
Kimberly H
Have the points changed on the Freestyle plan?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Kimberly, This recipe has 4 WW Freestyle SP. Many lean proteins became zero points on WW Freestyle. This includes chicken breast, turkey breast, eggs, fish and shrimp. Beans and plain fat free Greek yogurt also have zero points on Freestyle. Hope this helps!
David Mcglown
Made this today. Very good. Rated 5 stars. Good job on the recipe. Tweeted it a little as my salmon package was 16 oz.
Bernard Green
You look very good I'm a fish and vegetable person so I'm going to try it
Linda C
Salmon is one of our favorite foods and I try to keep some in the freezer. It does not take long to thaw if placed in cold water. That could be done while prepping the other ingredients for the recipe.
Martha, I appreciate you posting so many wonderful recipes.
Janie E.
I made this delicious salmon recipe a couple of weeks ago. Now, hubby is asking for it again! It's healthy and I never liked salmon until I made this recipe. Go figure! LOL Thanks for this delicious recipe!!! Yummy!!
angrylaurie
What do you think about these slow cookers for salmon preparation ??
https://slowcookerreview.com/best-slow-cooker-for-salmon/
Maureen
Cooked salmon perfectly. So nice not turning whole oven on, can make 2-3 hours before mealtime, and easily adjusts to other vegetables and spices. I've made this several times and often make extra to use in salads, pasta, etc.
Nancy Kyle
Martha
Instead of honey, can I use Sugar Free Maple Syrup?
Martha McKinnon
Nancy, I've only made the recipe as written so I can't be sure but I think it will work. ~Martha