Honey Garlic Salmon Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
01 -
1 ½ lb salmon, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 -
1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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¾ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cooking Oil
07 -
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
→ Aromatics
08 -
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ginger, grated
→ Sauce Ingredients
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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¼ cup honey
→ Garnish
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons chopped chives
# Instructions:
01 -
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.
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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.
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To the same skillet, add the remaining oil along with garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute.
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Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
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Transfer the crispy salmon back to the skillet and toss it well with the sauce. Check for seasonings.
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Serve the salmon bites over rice and enjoy.
# Notes:
01 -
Dry the salmon with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Cut the salmon into even-sized cubes for uniform cooking.
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Marinate the salmon for 30 minutes to an hour if time allows for more flavor.
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Use fresh garlic to enhance the sauce's flavor.
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Add cayenne pepper to the spice blend to give the salmon a spicy kick.