Description
Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon glazed in a mouthwatering honey-garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this 25-minute recipe is packed with protein and omega-3s.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat dry salmon cubes. In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss salmon cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and seasoning mix until coated evenly.
- Pan-Sear Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with remaining olive oil. Cook salmon in a single layer for 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked salmon bites in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chives. Serve over rice or with vegetables.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for spice.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for an alternative sweetness.
- Use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: : Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
