Description
A quick and easy 20-minute weeknight dinner featuring salmon cubes seared in a skillet and coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or canola)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Place salmon in a bowl and toss with cornstarch (or flour), salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
- Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add salmon cubes in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding).
- Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes without moving, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the sauce over the salmon.
- Toss gently to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is sticky and clings to the fish.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before cooking to ensure a crispy crust rather than steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Use high heat for searing to create a Maillard reaction. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or vinegar. If too spicy, add more honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 28
Keywords: salmon, honey sriracha, weeknight dinner, quick recipes, healthy seafood, crispy salmon, easy dinner, gluten-free options