Crispy on the outside and full of delicious teriyaki flavor, this recipe for teriyaki salmon bites is the only one you need! These easy salmon bites will become a regular in your dinner rotation in no time.
Who doesn't love teriyaki? That sweet-savory-umami flavor combination gets me every time. It's great with chicken or beef, but teriyaki salmon takes it to the next level.
The soy sauce and spices take care of any fishiness, and the sweetness draws out salmon's natural sweetness.
This easy salmon recipe would be great in an easy dinner like a salmon bites bowl or just served over rice. It is also great as a high-protein snack!
Why You'll Love Crispy Salmon Bites
This recipe for teriyaki salmon bites is a winner for several reasons. First, it's absolutely delicious. This recipe is packed with flavor from your favorite seasonings like garlic, honey, lime, soy, hoisin sauce, and ginger.
This recipe is also a healthy alternative to your local teriyaki shop. My crispy salmon bites recipe has no refined sugar or brown sugar like other salmon bites recipes. Instead, it uses hoisin sauce and honey for sweetness.
This is a great way to get those heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids without compromising on flavor. How great is that?
Fried Salmon Bites Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs wild salmon filets (about 2.5 fillets)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- juice 1 lime
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon water
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 4 sliced green onions
- 1 10oz frozen edamame
- 2 avocados, sliced
- black sesame seeds for topping
How To Make Fried Salmon Bites (3 ways!)
There are so many ways to make this recipe for teriyaki salmon bites! Follow the instructions below to learn how to air fry, pan fry, or oven bake this recipe. Regardless of your cooking method, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Cut the skinless salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the salmon cubes with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- In batches, place the salmon cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook the salmon for 7-8 minutes at 400 degrees.
- While those are cooking, make the teriyaki sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lime juice, ground ginger, garlic powder, and water in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the salmon bites to the teriyaki sauce and carefully stir the salmon to coat in the sauce.
- Serve over brown rice topped with edamame, sliced green onions, sliced avocado, and teriyaki salmon.
- Finish with black sesame seeds, and enjoy!
Other Ways to Make This Recipe for Teriyaki Salmon Bites
Pan Fried Seasoned Salmon Bites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add half a cup of coconut oil. Fry the fresh salmon cubes until fully cooked, then gently toss them with the teriyaki sauce.
Oven Baked Recipe for Teriyaki Salmon Bites - Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and turn on the convection feature, if possible. Bake the salmon pieces on a prepared baking sheet for 4-5 minutes. Turn the pieces and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until they reach 145 degrees F internally. Toss with the teriyaki sauce and serve.
What to Eat With Salmon Bites
These delicious salmon bites are versatile and can be consumed in several ways!
- Serve over brown rice with steamed edamame and avocado (my favorite teriyaki salmon bowl!)
- Whip up a batch of cauliflower rice and roasted brussels sprouts for a low-carb dinner
- Whip up a quick coleslaw to complement the sweet teriyaki flavor
- Pass around these little salmon bites as an appetizer at a party
Reheating Salmon
These crispy salmon bites reheat very well, making them great for meal prep.
For leftovers, reheat your container in the microwave. The salmon may lose a bit of crispiness, but it will still taste great.
Keep the cooked salmon and teriyaki sauce separate if you're meal-prepping. You can add the sauce after you microwave your salmon to prevent the sauce from softening up the salmon.
To keep that crispy texture, the best way to reheat salmon for this recipe is to add it back to the air fryer at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes.
How to Store Salmon Bites
Be sure to store these crispy salmon nuggets in the fridge in an airtight container. You can even keep the sauce and salmon separate if you plan to reheat your leftovers later.
Add your fried salmon bites, steamed rice, and edamame to your meal prep container. Store the sauce in a separate jar or drizzle it over the salmon for easy reheating.
Plan to consume your leftovers within 3-5 days.
Other Easy Salmon Recipes
I love eating salmon! It's such a flavorful, healthy protein, and it cooks so quickly.
- Crispy Rosemary Salt Crusted Salmon is seared in a hot cast iron skillet with homemade rosemary salt. Love this one with whipped cauliflower!
- If you love Asian flavors, try my Crunchy Thai Salmon! It's marinated in delicious Thai sauces and ingredients for a recipe with a ton of flavor.
- Serve these Salmon Steaks with my favorite spicy whipped feta. So good!
- Try this Healthy Poblano Sauce with Salmon for a spicy, Mexican-style salmon recipe.
Visit my post on easy healthy salmon recipes for more meal ideas!
How to Know When My Salmon Is Cooked Through?
Always use a meat thermometer to see if your salmon is baked fully. Probe the thickest part of your salmon bites with the thermometer. Your salmon is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
FAQs
What are salmon bites made of?
This recipe for teriyaki salmon bites is made with a handful of simple ingredients, including fresh salmon cut into bite-size pieces, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin, fresh ginger, and other Asian-inspired seasonings that add a ton of flavor.
What flavors pair well with salmon?
Salmon can stand up to a variety of flavors without overpowering them. I love pairing salmon with robust Asian flavors like soy sauce and ginger, fresh lemon juice and black pepper, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and spicy salmon seasoning made with cumin and chili.
Unlike white fish, which can be lost next to strong seasonings, salmon is the perfect vehicle for your favorite sauce or seasoning blend.
Can you eat salmon skin?
Yes! Salmon skin is edible but is only enjoyable to eat when properly seared. For this recipe for teriyaki salmon bites, I recommend learning how to take the skin off of salmon.
It's easy and will make sure every bite has the perfect texture!
Easy Recipe For Salmon Bites
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs salmon about 2.5 filets
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- juice 1 lime
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon water
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped
- 4 sliced green onions
- 1 10 oz frozen edamamme
- 2 avocados sliced
- sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Cut the salmon filets into 1 inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the salmon cubes with the salt, pepper, minced garlic, honey, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Preheat your air fryer at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- In batches, place the salmon cubes in the basket of the air fryer and at 400 degrees, cook the salmon for 7-8 minutes.
- While those cook, in a large mixing bowl, whisk the teriyaki sauce by combining the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lime juice, ginger paste, garlic powder, and water.
- Add the cooked salmon bites to the teriyaki sauce and carefully stir the salmon to coat in the sauce.
- To the rice, add the basil, cilantro, and green onion and stir.
- Serve over the herbed rice topped with edamame, sliced green onions, sliced avocado, sliced cucumber and the teriyaki salmon.
- Finish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
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