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Ultra close-up macro of crispy golden seared salmon bites coated in bubbling sticky honey garlic sauce with sesame seeds and scallions

Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Tender, flaky salmon cubes seared to golden crispy perfection and enveloped in a sticky caramelized honey garlic glaze in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Crispy Salmon Cubes
  • 1.5 lbs fresh skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • 1.5 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil for high-heat searing
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Sticky Honey Garlic Glaze
  • 1/4 cup pure raw honey (or maple syrup)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Serving & Garnish
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cooked warm jasmine rice for serving
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets or snap peas

Method
 

Preparation & Cooking
  1. Thoroughly pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly dusted.
  2. In a small measuring pitcher, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon cubes in a single layer without overcrowding.
  4. Sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip with tongs and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  5. Turn heat down to medium-low. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the salmon bites. Gently toss for 60-90 seconds until the sauce bubbles into a thick, sticky glaze coating every cube.
  6. Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice with vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Keywords: crispy honey garlic salmon bites, 20 minute dinner recipe, easy salmon bowl, sticky garlic salmon, high protein weeknight dinner, healthy seafood dinner

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