These Crispy Teriyaki Salmon Bites are on the table in 15 just minutes! Crispy bites of salmon with the most delicious teriyaki glaze! Serve over rice with a vegetable side and you’ll have a healthy seafood dinner that everyone will love.
If you love easy seafood dinners, be sure to check out our Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp and this Parmesan Crusted Haddock recipe!
Easy and Addicting Salmon Bites Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy salmon recipe, you’ve come to the right place. These Crispy Teriyaki Salmon Bites only take 15 minutes, minus the time for marinating! Seared in a skillet until crispy, then tossed with the boiled marinade.
We love serving these salmon bites with rice and a vegetable on the side like this broccolini or just regular steamed broccoli. I’m telling you guys, if you’re looking to get the kids to eat more fish, this is the recipe that will do it!
Ingredients For Salmon Bites
Just a few ingredients (with some tips!) are all you’ll need to get these Crispy Teriyaki Salmon Bites ready to go.
- Salmon: You’ll want to try and get a thicker filet of salmon to make the cubes that you see here. Other than that, I’ll leave the farm raised and wild caught argument up to you.
- Garlic Paste: I’m not sure how many of you know about these tubes of garlic paste that you can find in the produce section (usually by the fresh herbs) at your grocery store. The garlic paste won’t burn like fresh minced garlic would, especially when you’re searing at a higher temperature.
- Ginger Paste: Same as the garlic paste. Squeeze it into the marinade and you’re on your way without peeling or grating fresh ginger!
- Soy Sauce: Soy sauce always adds tons of flavor to Asian inspired recipes like these salmon bites.
- Teriyaki Baste & Glaze: One of our favorite ingredients to use on salmon, this also helps thicken up the marinade.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: This oil has a delicious, nutty flavor that goes perfectly in this salmon bite recipe.
- Chili Garlic Paste: Also found in the Asian aisle at the grocery store, it has a mild garlic spice so you only need a little bit! You can also swap in sriracha if you like.
How To Make Salmon Bites
These Crispy Teriyaki Salmon Bites are so easy to make! We’ll take you through it in just a few steps!
- Mix the ingredients together for the marinade and then marinate the salmon for an hour in the refrigerator. Remove the salmon from the marinade and set the cubes onto paper towels to dry slightly.
- Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Add oil to a large skillet over high heat and then add the salmon cubes in a single layer, leaving room around each piece of fish so that the cubes sear properly. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (depending on how large your salmon cubes are) and then transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Repeat with the remaining salmon cubes, if needed.
- Add all the cooked salmon (along with any juices from the plate) back to the skillet, along with the boiled marinade. Toss gently to coat the salmon and then remove from the heat.
Can You Make Salmon Bites Ahead Of Time?
You can definitely make these salmon bites ahead of time and reheat them them the microwave. Although we do love the crispiness that you get on the salmon when you first make it, reheating the salmon will work just fine.
Do try to make this salmon recipe right before eating to get that crispy, seared deliciousness that we love. But if you do end up with leftovers, reheating them will work just fine.
What Vegetables Can I Serve With Salmon Bites?
As far as I’m concerned, any vegetable will do. As long as you’re getting your veg in, go ahead and eat what you like. Of course, we’ll give you a few ideas here, too!
- Roasted Garlic Broccoli
- Green Beans Almondine
- The BEST Roasted Carrots
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Rice
Can You Make This Salmon Recipe With Other Types Of Fish?
While salmon is the preferred fish for this recipe, you can substitute other types of firm, mild fish. Haddock, mahi mahi, grouper and halibut are all great options. Try a few different kinds and see what your crowd likes best!
I’m telling you guys, if you’re trying to get salmon into your weekly meals, this recipe is the one to do it with. We’ve tested these salmon bites on quite a few younger kids and they all loved them!
(Parents have been amazed, hold the applause!)
Looking For More Seafood Recipes?
- Parmesan Crusted Haddock
- Asian BBQ Salmon
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops
- Excellent Crab Cakes
- Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi
Crispy Teriyaki Salmon Bites
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeCrispy Teriyaki Salmon Bites are a 15 minute salmon dinner that everyone will love! Serve over rice with a veg on the side for an easy, restaurant worthy meal!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon, cut into cubes, skin removed (try and get thicker filets so that you can cut nice, larger size pieces. Refer to the pictures in the post for reference on the size.)
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (can also use avocado oil or canola oil)
For The Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki baste & glaze
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste or finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or finely minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1 1/2 to 2 inch cubes. Add the salmon to a large bowl or resealable bag.
- Add the ingredients for the marinade into a bowl, whisk together to combine and then pour over the salmon cubes. Toss to combine and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and set the cubes onto paper towels to dry slightly.
- Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Add oil to a large skillet over high heat and then add the salmon cubes in a single layer, leaving room around each piece of fish so that the cubes sear properly. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (depending on how large your salmon cubes are) and then remove to a plate and cover with foil.
- Repeat with the remaining salmon cubes, if needed.
- Add all the cooked salmon (along with any juices from the plate) back to the skillet along with the boiled marinade. Toss gently to coat the salmon and then remove from the heat.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
