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Honey Garlic Salmon Bites Bowl

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites Bowl

The perfect weeknight meal solution, offering a quick, flavorful, and nutritious way to enjoy delicious salmon. This recipe is incredibly useful as it transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying and healthy bowl that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Minutes 30 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a touch of heat
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Serving
  • Cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • Steamed or roasted vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, bell peppers, snap peas)
  • Optional toppings toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, sliced avocado, sriracha mayo

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. This helps them to sear nicely and not steam in the pan. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
    1 pound salmon fillet, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce (or tamari), minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
    1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the salmon cubes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The salmon should still be slightly pink in the center for the most tender result. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound salmon fillet
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the same skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  5. Return the cooked salmon bites to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Gently toss the salmon to coat each piece evenly. Cook for another minute, allowing the salmon to heat through and absorb the sauce.
  6. Divide the cooked rice among your serving bowls. Arrange the steamed or roasted vegetables over the rice.
    Cooked rice, Steamed or roasted vegetables
  7. Top the vegetables with the honey garlic salmon bites. Drizzle any extra sauce from the skillet over the salmon and rice. Garnish with optional toppings like toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or sliced avocado.
    Optional toppings

Notes

This dish stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best reheated on the stovetop.