Description
Enjoy these delectable Teriyaki Salmon Bites as a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. The combination of sweet and savory teriyaki sauce coats tender salmon pieces, creating a mouthwatering meal that pairs well with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
- Make Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry; set aside.
- Marinate Salmon: Coat salmon cubes with half of the teriyaki sauce, cover, and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook Salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce: In a saucepan, heat remaining teriyaki sauce, add cornstarch slurry, and cook until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Drizzle thickened sauce over salmon bites, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, noodles, or stir-fried veggies.
- For more flavor, marinate salmon longer or air-fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
