Description
These Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are everything you want in a weeknight dinner (or a sneaky snack you eat straight from the pan). Picture this: tender cubes of salmon, pan-seared until crispy on the edges, then tossed in a sticky-sweet, garlicky glaze that’s loaded with flavor and totally addictive. It’s like your favorite takeout, but faster, healthier, and dare I say — even better. Serve them over rice, stuff them in tacos, or eat them with toothpicks like fancy finger food. They’re saucy, savory, slightly spicy, and seriously satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium if you prefer)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional but recommended)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground)
1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Pat your salmon cubes dry with a paper towel. Season them with salt and pepper like they owe you money.
Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon pieces in a single layer, and let them sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Don’t stir too much — let them develop that gorgeous crust.
Step 3: While the salmon’s cooking, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sriracha, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce into the skillet, gently tossing the salmon to coat. Let it bubble for a minute.
Step 5: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water). The sauce will thicken in seconds into that dreamy, sticky glaze.
Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve it up like the rockstar home cook you are.
Notes
Spoon it over jasmine rice or garlic fried rice
Add it to lettuce wraps with pickled veggies for a light twist
Stuff into warm tortillas with slaw for honey-garlic salmon tacos
Toss into an Asian-inspired salad bowl with crunchy cucumbers and shredded carrots
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 calories Per serving
- Protein: ~30g per serving