Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

from cookinwithmima.com
25 min

Pan seared honey garlic salmon bites are flavorful yet simple enough for a healthy dinner. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a hot skillet and about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    To the same skillet add the remaining oil and add garlic and ginger, saute for a minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens.

  5. 5

    Transfer the crispy salmon back to the skillet and toss it well with the sauce. Check for seasonings.

  6. 6

    Serve the salmon bites over the rice and enjoy.