Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Jump to recipeWhether you’re looking for an appetizer for a dinner party or a protein to top your salad, theseGinger-Soy Salmon Bitesfit the bill. Tender salmon gets hints of sweet acidity from a marinade with mirin and lemon, then is draped in an umami-forward ginger-soy glaze. The sesame oil and sesame seeds add a toasty warmth to these healthy-fat-filled poppable bites. Keep reading for cooking success tips to ensure your salmon bites stay tender and moist.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Marinate the salmon in an airtight container for up to 1 day in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.Use center-cut salmon to get chunkier, even-sized pieces, which will help prevent it from drying out.Refrigerate the cooked salmon bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Using mirin in a marinade adds flavor, browning and caramelization due to its sugars. It’s an easy way to get the right coloring without risking a burnt sugar taste.Nutrition NotesSalmonis a heart-healthy fatty fish loaded with omega-3s and antioxidants. It’s a great source of protein and vitamin B12 and is one of the few food sources of vitamin D. Evidence suggests that eating salmon supports heart health and reduces inflammation.Whilesoy saucedoesn’t contribute much to the nutritional profile of this dish, it definitely adds that salty, umami flavor. It also adds a hefty dose of sodium, so if you’re watching your sodium intake, choose a reduced-sodium soy sauce or use coconut aminos, which are similar in taste to soy sauce.If you need to avoid gluten, you’ll want to swap the soy sauce out for coconut aminos, Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari.Honeyis considered an added sugar, but it’s an all-natural sweetener that may have some health benefits—partly because it contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. There is evidence that honey may help alleviate cold symptoms (like a nagging cough) and act as a prebiotic for your beneficial gut bacteria.Besides adding a warm zing to this dish,gingeralso brings with it anti-inflammatory properties, and the ability to soothe a queasy stomach and reduce arthritis pain.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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Whether you’re looking for an appetizer for a dinner party or a protein to top your salad, theseGinger-Soy Salmon Bitesfit the bill. Tender salmon gets hints of sweet acidity from a marinade with mirin and lemon, then is draped in an umami-forward ginger-soy glaze. The sesame oil and sesame seeds add a toasty warmth to these healthy-fat-filled poppable bites. Keep reading for cooking success tips to ensure your salmon bites stay tender and moist.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Marinate the salmon in an airtight container for up to 1 day in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.Use center-cut salmon to get chunkier, even-sized pieces, which will help prevent it from drying out.Refrigerate the cooked salmon bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Using mirin in a marinade adds flavor, browning and caramelization due to its sugars. It’s an easy way to get the right coloring without risking a burnt sugar taste.Nutrition NotesSalmonis a heart-healthy fatty fish loaded with omega-3s and antioxidants. It’s a great source of protein and vitamin B12 and is one of the few food sources of vitamin D. Evidence suggests that eating salmon supports heart health and reduces inflammation.Whilesoy saucedoesn’t contribute much to the nutritional profile of this dish, it definitely adds that salty, umami flavor. It also adds a hefty dose of sodium, so if you’re watching your sodium intake, choose a reduced-sodium soy sauce or use coconut aminos, which are similar in taste to soy sauce.If you need to avoid gluten, you’ll want to swap the soy sauce out for coconut aminos, Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari.Honeyis considered an added sugar, but it’s an all-natural sweetener that may have some health benefits—partly because it contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. There is evidence that honey may help alleviate cold symptoms (like a nagging cough) and act as a prebiotic for your beneficial gut bacteria.Besides adding a warm zing to this dish,gingeralso brings with it anti-inflammatory properties, and the ability to soothe a queasy stomach and reduce arthritis pain.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Whether you’re looking for an appetizer for a dinner party or a protein to top your salad, theseGinger-Soy Salmon Bitesfit the bill. Tender salmon gets hints of sweet acidity from a marinade with mirin and lemon, then is draped in an umami-forward ginger-soy glaze. The sesame oil and sesame seeds add a toasty warmth to these healthy-fat-filled poppable bites. Keep reading for cooking success tips to ensure your salmon bites stay tender and moist.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce, divided2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil1teaspoonlemon juice1teaspoonmirin1/2teaspoongarlic powder1poundcenter-cut skinlesssalmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces2tablespoonshoney1tablespoonwater1tablespoongratedfresh ginger2teaspoonstoasted sesame seeds2teaspoonsthinly slicedchives
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Ingredients
3tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
1teaspoonlemon juice
1teaspoonmirin
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1poundcenter-cut skinlesssalmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
2tablespoonshoney
1tablespoonwater
1tablespoongratedfresh ginger
2teaspoonstoasted sesame seeds
2teaspoonsthinly slicedchives
DirectionsWhisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, mirin and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Add salmon pieces; mix until well coated. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallMeanwhile, position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.Arrange the salmon pieces on the prepared pan; discard any remaining marinade. Broil until cooked through and browned around the edges, about 6 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallMeanwhile, combine honey, water, ginger and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.Brush the ginger-soy mixture over the salmon pieces. Transfer the salmon pieces to a platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallNutrition InformationServing Size: 4 salmon bitesCalories 163, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total sugars 6g, Added sugars 6g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 259mg, Potassium 279mgFrequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. Substitute the salmon with black cod, shrimp or red snapper.Some of our favorite pairings includecoleslaw, ourEasy Cilantro-Lime Rice,Roasted Fingerling Potatoes,roasted veggiesor a salad.While you can reheat salmon bites in an air fryer or oven, the microwave would be the quickest and easiest. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave them on Medium in short intervals, about 1-2 minutes, until they’re heated to your liking.EatingWell.com, July 2024
Directions
Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, mirin and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Add salmon pieces; mix until well coated. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallMeanwhile, position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.Arrange the salmon pieces on the prepared pan; discard any remaining marinade. Broil until cooked through and browned around the edges, about 6 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallMeanwhile, combine honey, water, ginger and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.Brush the ginger-soy mixture over the salmon pieces. Transfer the salmon pieces to a platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallNutrition InformationServing Size: 4 salmon bitesCalories 163, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total sugars 6g, Added sugars 6g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 259mg, Potassium 279mgFrequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. Substitute the salmon with black cod, shrimp or red snapper.Some of our favorite pairings includecoleslaw, ourEasy Cilantro-Lime Rice,Roasted Fingerling Potatoes,roasted veggiesor a salad.While you can reheat salmon bites in an air fryer or oven, the microwave would be the quickest and easiest. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave them on Medium in short intervals, about 1-2 minutes, until they’re heated to your liking.
Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, mirin and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Add salmon pieces; mix until well coated. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Arrange the salmon pieces on the prepared pan; discard any remaining marinade. Broil until cooked through and browned around the edges, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine honey, water, ginger and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Brush the ginger-soy mixture over the salmon pieces. Transfer the salmon pieces to a platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives.
Nutrition InformationServing Size: 4 salmon bitesCalories 163, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total sugars 6g, Added sugars 6g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 259mg, Potassium 279mg
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 4 salmon bitesCalories 163, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total sugars 6g, Added sugars 6g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 259mg, Potassium 279mg
Serving Size: 4 salmon bites
Calories 163, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total sugars 6g, Added sugars 6g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 259mg, Potassium 279mg
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. Substitute the salmon with black cod, shrimp or red snapper.Some of our favorite pairings includecoleslaw, ourEasy Cilantro-Lime Rice,Roasted Fingerling Potatoes,roasted veggiesor a salad.While you can reheat salmon bites in an air fryer or oven, the microwave would be the quickest and easiest. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave them on Medium in short intervals, about 1-2 minutes, until they’re heated to your liking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Substitute the salmon with black cod, shrimp or red snapper.
Some of our favorite pairings includecoleslaw, ourEasy Cilantro-Lime Rice,Roasted Fingerling Potatoes,roasted veggiesor a salad.
While you can reheat salmon bites in an air fryer or oven, the microwave would be the quickest and easiest. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave them on Medium in short intervals, about 1-2 minutes, until they’re heated to your liking.
EatingWell.com, July 2024
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