Description
These Mouthwatering Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with crispy pan-fried salmon coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Serve these delicious bites over rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry: with paper towels. Toss them with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil: in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Whisk together sauce: honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce over salmon: reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish and serve: with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm over rice, noodles, or salad.
Notes
- For added crispiness, let the coated salmon rest for 10 minutes before frying.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes for a different cooking method.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
