Description
This teriyaki glazed salmon bites recipe features tender salmon cubes coated in a rich, sticky, sweet-savory teriyaki glaze. The salmon is quickly cooked until slightly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It’s a fast, flavorful seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners, rice bowls, salads, or appetizers. Ready in about 20 minutes, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Bites
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for crispiness)
For the Teriyaki Glaze
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Optional Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry using paper towels. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Season the Salmon: Place salmon pieces in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the Glaze: Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly crispy.
- Coat with Glaze: Pour the teriyaki glaze over the salmon and toss gently until all pieces are coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispy salmon bites.
- The sauce thickens quickly, so stir continuously when adding cornstarch.
- These salmon bites are perfect for rice bowls, salads, or lettuce wraps.
- You can also cook the salmon in an air fryer at 400°F for 6–8 minutes.