Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Pan seared honey garlic salmon bites are flavorful yet simple enough for a healthy dinner. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a hot skillet and about 15 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
- 1 ½ lb salmon skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
Pat dry the salmon cubes with a paper towel and season them with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour about a tablespoon of oil and massage the salmon cubes.
Heat a heavy skillet with a tablespoon of oil, add the salmon cubes in a single layer, and cook for 4-5 minutes by flipping them often until crispy and golden. Transfer the cooked crispy salmon cubes to a plate and cook the remaining salmon.
To the same skillet add the remaining oil and add garlic and ginger, saute for a minute.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
Transfer the crispy salmon back to the skillet and toss it well with the sauce. Check for seasonings.
Serve the salmon bites over the rice and enjoy.
- Dry the salmon with paper towels to get rid of any extra moisture.
- Cube the salmon into even pieces for even cooking.
- Gently toss the salmon with seasoning until all the pieces are well coated.
- Add cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend to give the salmon a spicy kick.
- Allow the salmon to marinate in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes to an hour if you have time.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Easily make this in the air fryer. Preheat to 390 degrees and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- You can also make this recipe with cubes of chicken or shrimp. Adjust the cooking times accordingly.
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg