Description
These Mouthwatering Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious seafood dish featuring tender salmon cubes glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients like honey, garlic, soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice to create a flavorful meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh salmon, skin removed, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Bites: Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes and season them evenly with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to warm up for a minute to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Salmon: Add the seasoned salmon cubes to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and are cooked through. Then, remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce Heat: Lower the skillet heat to medium to prepare for sauce making without burning the ingredients.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Into the same skillet, add honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir the mixture continuously to combine flavors.
- Simmer the Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and becomes fragrant.
- Combine and Glaze Salmon: Return the cooked salmon bites to the skillet and toss well to coat them thoroughly with the glossy honey garlic sauce.
- Final Cook: Let the salmon cook with the sauce for another 1-2 minutes to ensure it is fully glazed and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and sesame seeds on top for added color and texture, and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute soy sauce with tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
- The rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes are optional but add depth and slight heat to the sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook salmon to keep it tender and moist.
- Serve the salmon bites with steamed rice or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
