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Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Crispy bite-sized salmon pieces coated in a delicious honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and tasty appetizer or meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • zip-top bag or mixing bowl
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 550 grams Salmon skin removed, cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Oil *for frying
  • 2-3 pieces Scallions thinly sliced, optional
  • Sesame Seeds optional

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Honey
  • 0.33 cup Brown Sugar
  • 7-8 cloves Garlic minced and separated
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Into a large zip-top bag or mixing bowl add the cubed salmon, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt and pepper. Close the zip-top bag and shake or toss to combine.
  • Then add the cornstarch, shaking or tossing to completely coat the salmon cubes.
  • In a large frying pan, add the oil and heat over medium heat until the oil is hot.
  • Carefully place the salmon pieces into the hot oil, leaving room in between pieces. Shallow fry the salmon, flipping as required, until it is golden and crispy on all sides and it is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the salmon and gently toss to coat. Top with thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds (optional). Serve.

Honey Garlic Sauce Preparation

  • To a small saucepan, add the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, five cloves of minced garlic, and rice vinegar.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water and add it into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking consistently until the sauce comes to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and let cook untouched for five minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the remaining minced garlic.

Notes

Use a high smoke point oil for frying such as canola, vegetable or avocado oil. Crispy honey garlic salmon bites can be served as an appetizer or a tasty meal. Serve with different sauces like teriyaki or bang bang sauce. Shallow frying uses less oil and is easier to manage than using a deep fryer. To cook salmon bites in the air fryer, spray the cornstarch-coated salmon pieces with avocado oil cooking spray and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until they reach 145°F. Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 2044mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites, honey garlic, main course, quick meal, Salmon
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