Go Back

High Protein Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Crispy salmon bites tossed in a sticky honey-garlic glaze, served over brown rice with roasted broccoli. 38g protein per bowl and ready in 30 minutes.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories: 670
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets skin removed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice from 1 cup dry
  • 4 cups broccoli florets about 1 large head
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Roast the broccoli: Heat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 18-20 minutes, flipping once, until browned and crisp at the edges.
  2. Season the salmon: Pat salmon cubes completely dry. Toss with cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  3. Sear the bites: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon in a single layer 2-3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp. Work in batches if needed. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Mix the glaze: Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  5. Glaze the salmon: Reduce heat to medium. Simmer glaze in the skillet 60-90 seconds until slightly thickened. Return salmon and toss 1-2 minutes until lacquered and sticky.
  6. Build the bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls, add broccoli and salmon bites, and drizzle with remaining glaze.
  7. Garnish and serve: Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately or pack into meal prep containers.

Notes

Nutrition per serving: 670 calories, 38g protein, 60g carbohydrates, 18g fat, 4g fiber. For meal prep, store in airtight glass containers up to 4 days and reheat gently at medium microwave power or in a covered skillet. Salmon bites can be air-fried at 400°F for 7-9 minutes instead of pan-searing. Double the glaze and keep extra in the fridge up to 1 week.