CRISPY HONEY GARLIC SALMON BITES
Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a delightful appetizer or light meal. Tender salmon pieces are coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce and then pan-fried or baked until crispy and caramelized. They're quick, easy, and bursting with sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other cooking oil
- Optional Garnish: Chopped green onions sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels.
- Make sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Coat salmon: Add the salmon cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Let the salmon marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Coat with cornstarch: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the marinated salmon and toss until each piece is lightly coated.
- Pan-fry: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cubes in a single layer (don't overcrowd the pan) and pan-fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Serve: Serve the Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Instructions (Baked)
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare salmon and sauce: Follow steps 1-3 as above for pan-fried salmon.
- Bake: Arrange the salmon cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly crispy. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Serve: Serve the Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Salmon: Use fresh or frozen (thawed) salmon. Sockeye or Coho salmon are good choices.
- Honey: Honey adds sweetness and helps the sauce caramelize.
- Garlic and Ginger: Fresh garlic and ginger are essential for the flavor of this dish.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch helps create a crispy coating on the salmon.
- Don't Overcook: Overcooked salmon will be dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it is cooked to the proper internal temperature.