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Honey garlic salmon bites glazed with sauce and topped with green onions and sesame seeds
Chef Emma

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Cubes of salmon tossed with cornstarch, seared until golden, and coated in a quick honey, soy, garlic and ginger sauce.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 1/2 lb skinless salmon 680 g, 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt plus 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
Honey garlic sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil plus green onions and sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large nonstick or cast-iron skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon cubes dry and toss with the cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  2. Stir together the honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear the salmon in a single layer, about 2 minutes undisturbed, then 3 to 4 minutes more, turning, until 145°F (63°C). Remove.
  4. Lower the heat to medium, cook the garlic and ginger 30 seconds, add the honey mixture and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thick.
  5. Return the salmon, toss gently to coat, drizzle with sesame oil and garnish.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days. Calories are an estimate per serving, without rice, from USDA FoodData Central values for farmed Atlantic salmon plus the sauce.