Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Crispy honey garlic salmon bites offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect as an appetizer or main dish with a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
For the salmon bites
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
- Add the salmon pieces to the marinade, covering them well. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off.
- In another bowl, mix flour and breadcrumbs together. Coat each piece of salmon lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the salmon bites to the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bites and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Drizzle some of the leftover marinade over the fried salmon bites for added flavor, if desired. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
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Notes
Store cooled salmon bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best results.