Description
This honey glazed salmon is easy enough for a weeknight meal yet perfect for serving guests. Pair it with rice and steamed veggies for a complete dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb salmon, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon cubes with a paper towel and season them with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour about a tablespoon of oil and massage the salmon cubes.
- Heat a heavy skillet with a tablespoon of oil, add the salmon cubes in a single layer, and cook for 4-5 minutes by flipping them often until crispy and golden. Transfer the cooked crispy salmon cubes to a plate and cook the remaining salmon.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining oil and add garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute.
- Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
- Transfer the crispy salmon back to the skillet and toss it well with the sauce. Check for seasonings.
- Serve the salmon bites over rice and enjoy.
Notes
- Dry the salmon with paper towels to get rid of any extra moisture.
- Cube the salmon into even pieces for even cooking.
- Gently toss the salmon with seasoning until all the pieces are well coated.
- Add cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend to give the salmon a spicy kick.
- Allow the salmon to marinate in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes to an hour if you have time.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Easily make this in the air fryer. Preheat to 390°F and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- You can also make this recipe with cubes of chicken or shrimp. Adjust the cooking times accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg