Description
These Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are flavorful, crispy, and glazed with a sticky sweet and savory sauce. Perfectly pan-fried salmon cubes coated in a light cornstarch crust, then drizzled with a honey garlic sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. This quick and easy Asian-inspired dish makes a delicious main course for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce and Garnish
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the Salmon: In a bowl, toss the salmon cubes with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated to help create a crispy exterior when cooked.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon pieces in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden and crisp on the outside while remaining juicy and just cooked through inside.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the salmon is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar (or lemon juice), and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl to make a flavorful glaze.
- Glaze the Salmon: Once the salmon is cooked, lower the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and gently toss the salmon pieces to coat them evenly. Let the sauce simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes sticky.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the salmon bites with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately, ideally over rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the coated salmon rest for 10 minutes before frying to help the cornstarch adhere better.
- Maple syrup can be substituted for honey to vary the sweetness.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
