Easy Salmon Bites Recipe
Quick, flavorful salmon bites made with a tangy marinade - ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or customizable rice bowls.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For Fish
- 1.5 lbs salmon, skin removed cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoon Bachan's BBQ sauce
- quarter- sized piece fresh ginger grated
- ½ orange juiced
- ½ lime juiced
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 - 2 scallions thinly sliced
- fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 400℉.
- Prep the salmon: If the salmon has skin, remove it first. Cut the fillet into even, 1.5 sized chunks.
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine Bachan's bbq sauce, grated ginger, orange juice, and lime juice.
- Marinate the salmon: Add the salmon pieces to the bowl with the marinde and gently toss until evenly coated. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Prepare sides and garnishes: While the salmon marinates, toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring until golden. Cook rice and prep any veggies you plan to serve with salmon.
- Roast the salmon: Arrange the marinated salmon pieces in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is opque and golden on the edges.
- Assemble and serve: Build your bowl with rice, veggies and salmon bites. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, scallinos, and fresg cilantro.
Notes
For Gluten Free - substitute with Bachan's Gluten Free BBQ Sauce
Serving Suggestions - jasmine rice, avocado, edamame, cucumbers, red peppers, radish, brocolli, snap peas, and/or mango.
Time-Saver Tip - use pre-cooked jasmine rice (like those found in the freezer section of Trader Joe's or Whole Foods) and ready-to-go veggies like shelled edamame, snap peas, or broccoli florets for quick prep.