Description
Enjoy these mouthwatering Honey Garlic Salmon Bites, a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired main course featuring tender salmon cubes marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, seared to perfection in a skillet and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the salmon: Add the cubed salmon to the marinade and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Sear the salmon: Remove salmon cubes from the marinade, reserving the leftover marinade. Add the salmon bites in a single layer to the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Reduce the sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the salmon and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Serve: Spoon the thickened sauce over the salmon bites. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately over your choice of rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Serve these salmon bites over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Cook the salmon in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and to achieve a crispier exterior.
- For an alternative cooking method, air-fry the salmon bites at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
