Description
This Pan-Seared Salmon Bites recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy salmon with a deliciously sticky and savory honey-soy glaze, enhanced by a hint of sriracha heat. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, the salmon is marinated and then seared to achieve a beautifully caramelized crust while maintaining tender, juicy bites inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin on or off, cut into 1-inch cubes
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make Marinade: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, and sriracha sauce to create a flavorful marinade that will infuse the salmon with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes.
- Marinate Salmon: Place the cubed salmon into a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the top. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes if time permits to enhance flavor, or proceed immediately for a quicker prep.
- Sear Salmon: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the marinated salmon cubes, placing them skin-side down if skins are on. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until the cubes develop a lovely browned crust and are cooked through but still moist inside.
- Add Sauce: Pour any leftover marinade into the skillet near the end of searing and toss the salmon cubes gently to coat them with the glaze, intensifying the flavor and giving them a shiny finish.
- Serve: Immediately transfer the salmon bites to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot as a delicious appetizer or alongside your favorite sides for a light meal.
Notes
- Marinating the salmon for 30 minutes is optional but recommended for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh salmon for the best taste and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness level.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding salmon to achieve a good sear.
