Salmon Bites
Golden, bite-sized salmon cubes coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze, ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or crowd-pleasing appetizers!
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish: Sesame seeds, green onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep Salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Cube into 1-inch pieces. Toss with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Salmon: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy. Remove from pan.
- Make Glaze: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Coat & Serve: Toss salmon in glaze until glossy. Garnish and serve immediately!
Notes
- Crispiness Hack: Pat salmon thoroughly dry to avoid steaming.
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Substitutions:
- Swap salmon with shrimp or tofu.
- Use lime juice instead of vinegar for tang.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for crispiness.
- Kid-Friendly: Skip red pepper flakes and reduce honey by 1 tbsp.