Easy and quick salmon bites baked in teriyaki sauce for a delicious dinner idea. Serve them over steamed rice, with a side of veggies, or add them to salads.
4-5tablespoonsteriyaki saucestore-bought or homemade
1teaspoonraw sesame seeds optional
Homemade teriyaki sauce (makes 5-6 tablespoons)
2tablespoonssoy sauce you can also use low sodium one
2tablespoonswater
1tablespoonbrown sugar or honey
½tablespoonapple cider vinegar
½tablespooncornstarch
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonground ginger
½teaspoonsesame oil optional
Serving
½cupsteamed rice
¼sliced avocado
¼cupsliced carrots
2tablespoonsshelled edamame beans
1teaspoonchopped green onions
1teaspoonspicy mayo
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, make small cut between the flesh and the skin at the end of the fillet. Use a paper towel to hold onto he small part of skin you just cut. Peel the skin off carefully. You can also use a knife by sliding it between the flesh and the skin. Discard the skin. Remove the bones from the filet, if present.
Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and pace them in a medium bowl. Pour about 4-5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade), add some sesame seeds. Stir until salmon bites are evenly coated. Place the fish in the fridge to marinate for about 30 minutes but not longer than 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line the baking pan with parchment paper. Take out marinated salmon bites and arrange them on a baking pan in a single layer.
Bake for about 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. If you like salmon bites to be more sauce, toss them in extra 1-2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce right after baking.
Homemade teriyaki sauce (makes 5-6 tablespoons)
In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce , 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon brown sugar , ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar , ½ tablespoon cornstarch , ½ teaspoon garlic powder , ¼ teaspoon ground ginger , ½ teaspoon sesame oil .
Serving
Serve salmon bites over a bed of steamed rice. Add sliced avocado, carrots. edamame beans, chopped green onions and some spicy mayo on top.
Notes
You can also use frozen salmon by defrosting it overnight in the fridge before cooking.Air fryer directions: add salmon bites to the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for about 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.