Description
Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a delightful explosion of sweet and savory flavors that transform ordinary salmon into an extraordinary dish. With a sticky honey glaze and a hint of garlic, these bite-sized morsels are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a standout appetizer for gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, they deliver both taste and nutrition, making them an ideal choice for health-conscious foodies. Pair them with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal, or serve them on skewers for a fun party presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb salmon (skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and coat evenly.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook salmon cubes in batches for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey; simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked salmon bites in the sauce until well-coated. Serve over rice or alongside vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg