Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Bites
Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Bites
Sticky, savory-sweet salmon bites glazed in a honey-soy-garlic sauce and finished with a quick torch or broil for crispy edges. We served these with cilantro lime rice, an Asian cucumber-carrot salad, and ½ a small avocado for a well-balanced, flavor-packed meal that's as gorgeous as it is satisfying.
🍣 Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless salmon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Garnish: sesame seeds, sliced scallions, chili crisp (optional)
🔥 Instructions
- Pat salmon pieces dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and vinegar.
- Heat avocado oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon cubes in a single layer. Let sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour sauce into the pan and toss to coat. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened and sticky.
- Baste with remaining sauce and finish with a quick kitchen torch pass — or broil on high for 1–2 minutes until slightly charred.
- Top with sesame seeds, scallions, and optional chili crisp.
📊 Macros (full plate estimate, per serving with sides — serves 3)
- Calories: ~480
- Protein: ~28g
- Carbs: ~35g
- Fat: ~24g
*Includes salmon, ½ avocado, ~¾ cup cilantro lime rice, and light cucumber-carrot salad.
💡 Tips & Serving Ideas
- Finish with a kitchen torch for restaurant-quality edges — or broil on high 1–2 minutes for the same caramelized finish.
- Pair with: cilantro lime rice, quick cucumber-carrot salad (with rice vinegar + sesame), and avocado slices.
- Add chili crisp, sriracha, or lime zest for extra kick.
- Air fryer method: cook salmon at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, glaze, then torch or broil.
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