Description
Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious Asian-inspired main course featuring tender salmon cubes seared to golden perfection and glazed with a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, these bites pack a sweet and savory punch with a hint of spice and fresh garnishes like green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Sauce & Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry with a paper towel, then season evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance their flavor.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes, creating a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze.
- Heat Oil: Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot enough for searing.
- Sear Salmon: Add the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. This ensures a crispy sear and tender interior.
- Add Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the salmon, and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
- Glaze: Continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a shiny glaze that clings to each bite.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture if desired, then serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate salmon cubes in the honey garlic sauce for 15–30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Serve these salmon bites over steamed rice, in grain bowls, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep the recipe gluten-free.
