Description
Ultimate Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a cozy and flavorful winter meal, featuring a sweet-savory glaze of honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, these bite-sized salmon pieces are nutrient-packed, easy to make, and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon
- Pat dry the salmon cubes with a paper towel.
- Lightly season with salt and black pepper.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Salmon
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon cubes and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Simmer the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add butter and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Coat the Salmon
- Return the salmon to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully glazed.
- Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Citrus Twist: Substitute lemon juice with orange juice for a sweeter tang.
- Crunchy Texture: Toss in chopped cashews or peanuts before serving.
- Low-Sodium Option: Use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Gluten-Free Alternative: Swap soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: asian
Keywords: Honey garlic salmon, salmon bites, easy salmon recipe, pan-seared salmon, winter salmon recipe