The Best Teriyaki Salmon Bites – Easy!
This delicious Teriyaki Salmon Bites recipe is tasty, easy, and crowd-pleasing! The cubes of salmon are marinated in a flavorful sauce and seared so the outside of the salmon is caramelized and the inside is moist. This recipe is great for kids as they can pick the salmon bites up with their hands. Also, this salmon recipe is on the table in under 30 minutes, with only 10 minutes of active cooking time.
If you are on a heart-healthy or anti-inflammatory diet, you will love this recipe. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fat and full of protein. I love this recipe because it’s easy to get on the table fast! It’s also an excellent recipe if you are tired from a long workday because it’s so simple. Toddlers, babies, and adults love this recipe. This recipe also makes a fantastic appetizer!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this fantastic Teriyaki Salmon Bites recipe!
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or minced or grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if on gf diet)
- 1.5 pounds salmon
Ingredient Notes
- Use a nice thick salmon filet for best results. Remove skin.
How To Make Teriyaki Salmon Cubes – Step by Step
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and cut them into large chunks.
- Combine the garlic, ginger, honey, and soy sauce in a large bowl or a Ziploc bag. Toss in the salmon chunks and coat them in the sauce.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon bites to the pan. Cook the salmon for about 2 minutes on each side until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Remove the salmon bites from the pan carefully and serve with your favorite rice and veggies!
Tips
- Buy a nice thick salmon filet
- Make extra marinade to serve with broccoli and rice
- This is a great meal prep recipe to have for lunch throughout the week.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions
Storage and Reheating
These salmon bites are easy to heat up the next day on the stovetop, in the microwave or cold on a salad. I have leftovers for lunch with a little rice and broccoli.
Additions and Substitutions
- Use your favorite thick filet of salmon or halibut
- Any soy sauce, coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce will work.
- Use gluten-free sauce if you are on a gluten-free diet
Frequently Asked Questions about Salmon Teriyaki Bites
The salmon cubes are so small that it is easy to tell if they are done. The salmon will change color from shiny pink or orange to opaque pink with caramelized edges. You can also cut a salmon cube open and test for doneness.
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The Best Teriyaki Salmon Bites – Easy!
This delicious Teriyaki Salmon Bites recipe is so tasty and easy! The cubes of salmon are marinated in a flavorful sauce and seared so the outside of the salmon is caramelized and the inside is moist. This recipe is great for kids as they can pick the salmon bites up with their hands. Also, this salmon recipe is on the table in under 30 minutes, with only 4 minutes of active cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or minced or grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if on gf diet)
- 1.5 pounds salmon
Instructions
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and cut them into large chunks.
- Combine the garlic, ginger, honey, and soy sauce in a large bowl or a Ziploc bag. Toss in the salmon chunks and coat them in the sauce.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon bites to the pan. Cook the salmon for about 2 minutes on each side until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Remove the salmon bites from the pan carefully and serve with your favorite rice and veggies!
Notes
- Use a nice thick salmon filet for best results. Remove skin.
