Description
These Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are crispy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious. Tender salmon pieces are seasoned, seared to perfection, and coated in a sticky sweet garlic honey sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites:
- 1 1/2 lb salmon, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Sauce:
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat dry the salmon cubes and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Massage with oil.
- Cook Salmon: Sear salmon cubes in a skillet until crispy and golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Make Sauce: Saute garlic and ginger, then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss crispy salmon in the sauce until coated. Adjust seasonings.
- Serve: Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chives.
Notes
- Dry the salmon with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Cube salmon evenly for consistent cooking.
- Thoroughly coat salmon pieces with seasoning.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Marinate salmon in seasonings for enhanced flavor (optional).
- Use fresh garlic for the best taste.
- Air fryer option: Preheat to 390°F and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Recipe is versatile; can be made with chicken or shrimp, adjusting cooking times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
