Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Teriyaki Salmon Bites featuring tender salmon cubes glazed with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these bites are marinated to perfection and seared to achieve a golden crust, then finished with a thickened teriyaki glaze and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Marinade and Bites
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Thickened Teriyaki Glaze
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Cooking and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon cubes in a shallow dish or a zip-top bag. Pour half of the prepared marinade over the salmon, reserving the other half for later. Refrigerate and marinate the salmon for 15 to 30 minutes to infuse flavor without over-marinating.
- Make the Teriyaki Glaze: While the salmon marinates, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the marinade. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sear the Salmon Bites: Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the salmon cubes from the marinade and gently pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture. Sear the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle the thickened teriyaki glaze over the seared salmon bites. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid marinating salmon for longer than 30 minutes to prevent the fish from becoming mushy.
- These salmon bites pair excellently with steamed rice, noodles, or a side of sautéed or steamed vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for the soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
