Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon Bites are pure comfort food: small cubes of salmon, quickly seared and tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze scented with garlic and fresh ginger. The sauce clings to the tender salmon, creating bite-sized morsels that are irresistible.

My family can’t get enough of these. They’re fast and simple to make, and the aroma of honey, sriracha, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic cooking together is enough to draw everyone into the kitchen.

These glazed salmon bites are perfect for eating with chopsticks: the glaze helps the pieces stick together, whether you pick them up directly, place them on rice, or tuck them into lettuce wraps. They’re an excellent way to introduce reluctant fish eaters to salmon — I’ve turned at least one skeptic into a fan simply by serving these regularly.

Because the glaze reduces and thickens quickly, the recipe moves at a brisk pace. When the sauce is bubbling and caramelizing, it smells incredible — just be careful, as hot honey is dangerously hot. Let the glaze cool slightly before tasting.

Honey Sriracha Salmon Bites

For best results, buy fresh, boneless salmon fillets from your fish counter. Ask the fishmonger to remove the skin, or remove it at home before cubing the salmon. If you use frozen fillets, thaw them slowly in the refrigerator overnight to preserve texture.

Cook the salmon by searing the cubes briefly in a hot skillet, remove them, then bring the glaze ingredients to a boil and reduce until thick and glossy. Add the salmon back only after the sauce has darkened and thickened so the fish holds its shape and you end up with intact bites, not mashed fish.

I like finishing the dish with toasted sesame seeds and minced chives or green onions for both color and a fresh flavor boost.

Use this to make Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon Bites:

• Heavy skillet
• Slotted spatula or fish turner
• Whisk
• Liquid measuring cup
• Flexible spatula

If you enjoy salmon, this style of glaze translates well to other preparations — broiled fillets, bowls with rice and vegetables, or lettuce-wrapped appetizers.

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Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon Bites

Rebecca Lindamood

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Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
• spray olive oil
• 1/2 cup mild honey
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 garlic clove minced or pressed
• 1/2- inch section of fresh ginger root or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, grated
• minced chives
• sesame seeds

Instructions

• Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add the salmon cubes and sear briefly on all sides — no more than 30 seconds per side. Use a slotted spatula to transfer the salmon to a plate. Quickly return the pan to the burner and raise the heat to high. Add the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, stirring to combine. When the sauce comes to a boil, stir as it bubbles and thickens, about 3 minutes; if it darkens too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Once the sauce is glossy and reduced, add the salmon back and gently toss to coat before transferring to a serving dish.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and minced chives. Serve over hot rice, in lettuce wraps, or on its own.

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This post originally published March 13, 2015.