Description
These Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender salmon cubes marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and lemon juice. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, they cook quickly on the stovetop and can be served over rice, noodles, or greens for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Salmon: Add the salmon cubes to the marinade and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly. Let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes to absorb the flavors while you preheat your skillet.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a light drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
- Sear the Salmon: Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and place them in the hot skillet. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until the salmon is golden brown and cooked through.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the salmon.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salmon to ensure they are fully coated in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Serve these salmon bites over rice, noodles, or a fresh bed of greens for a complete meal.
- For a crispier texture, lightly coat the salmon cubes in cornstarch before searing.
- You can also cook the salmon bites in an air fryer at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
