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Salmon bites in a glazed teriyaki sauce served on a white plate.

Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Bites

Nataliia
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. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 Baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds salmon filet
  • 4-5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon raw sesame seeds optional

Homemade teriyaki sauce (makes 5-6 tablespoons)

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce you can also use low sodium one
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil optional

Serving

  • ½ cup steamed rice
  • ¼ sliced avocado
  • ¼ cup sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons shelled edamame beans
  • 1 teaspoon chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon spicy 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.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 42gFat: 2gSugar: 2.3g
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