These sweet-and-savory Salmon Bites are quick and easy to prepare. Marinated in a simple honey-garlic sauce, they pan-sear in minutes until golden and crisp on the edges while perfectly tender inside.
Serve over Instant Pot rice with a creamy cucumber salad and yum yum sauce for dipping.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Salmon Bites
- Flavor: The salmon is tender and savory with a sweet, sticky honey garlic glaze and a hint of salty soy sauce.
- Why Make It: Cutting the salmon into cubes creates more golden, crispy edges while helping it cook faster than a whole fillet.
- Marinade: Fifteen minutes is enough to add plenty of flavor, but the salmon can marinate for up to an hour for deeper flavor.
- Tools: A large nonstick skillet.
Total Time: 24 Mins (4 Mins Cook Time) Servings: 4 Cooking Method: Stovetop
Ingredient Notes
- Salmon: Center-cut salmon works especially well for evenly sized 1-inch cubes, while skinless fillets save prep time. Fresh or fully thawed frozen salmon both work well.
- Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Honey: Keep an eye on the heat, as the honey can scorch in the skillet. It can be replaced with equal parts maple syrup.
- Garlic: Mince it finely to prevent larger pieces from burning in the hot skillet.
- Garnish: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions add crunch, color, and fresh flavor.
Variations
- For spicy salmon bites, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- For ginger salmon bites, add freshly grated ginger.
How to Make Salmon Bites
- Prep the salmon and combine the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl (full recipe below). Marinate.
- Cook the salmon in a skillet.
Leftovers Worth Saving
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a medium-low skillet or air fryer until heated through (about 2 to 4 minutes).
- Serve leftover salmon over greens with homemade sesame ginger dressing for an easy lunch.
Freezing is not recommended.
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Salmon Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- If the salmon has skin, remove the skin. Use tweezers to take out any bones.
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Add the salmon bites, gently toss, and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the salmon pieces (discard the marinade) in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Main Course, Seafood
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