Description
Salmon Bites are a flavorful and delicious meal that is quick and easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients. Bite-sized portions of salmon are cooked until tender with crispy, golden edges and coated with a homemade, sweet and sticky Asian glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large salmon fillet (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season: In a medium mixing bowl, add chopped salmon, 1 teaspoon oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Sear: Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1-2 minutes. Sear the salmon pieces (skin side down first) until golden browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes per side. Do not move the salmon around during cooking. When salmon is cooked, the flesh will turn opaque, and it will flake easily when you insert a fork.
- Whisk: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze: Pour the sauce over the salmon. Toss well to coat the salmon bites in the sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes until browned.
- Serve: Use tongs to remove the salmon bites and place on a serving plate. Garnish with white sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm in a 300F oven, air fryer, or on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through. To freeze, wrap cooled salmon tightly or place in a sealed bag for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg