Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a delicious, quick, and easy dish featuring bite-sized salmon pieces coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. With a golden crust and tender interior, these salmon bites make a perfect appetizer, snack, or main dish served over rice or alongside vegetables. The blend of flavors creates a mouthwatering treat that’s perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salmon in cornstarch until each piece is lightly coated.
- Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cubes in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the honey garlic sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine with salmon: Return the salmon to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the salmon is well-glazed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or a bed of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce to your taste for a sweeter or saltier flavor.