Miso Salmon Bites
Miso salmon bites offer the perfect mix of savory, sweet and tangy. The glaze caramelizes beautifully on the salmon for an irresistible bite.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Baking Sheet Rimmed
- Metal Tongs or Fish Spatula
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 Pound salmon filets skinless
- ¼ Cup white miso paste
- ¼ Cup honey
- ¼ Cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 Cloves garlic small, finely minced
To Serve
- rice jasmine or basmati, cooked
- 4 lime wedges
- sesame seeds
- fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
For the Optional 15-Minute Cure
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt coarse
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ice cubes
- water
Instructions
Cure the Salmon (Optional)
- Pat salmon filets dry with a paper towel and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine equal parts salt and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the curing mixture on both sides of the salmon.
- Allow the fish to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Add ice cubes to a large bowl filled with water.
- Add cured salmon to bowl of ice water to rinse off.
- Remove and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place salmon on a cutting board and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Make the Marinade
- Whisk miso paste, honey, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger powder, and garlic in a small bowl until combined.
- Reserve 3 tablespoons of the marinade for serving; set aside.
Marinate the Salmon
- Add salmon (cut into 1-inch cubes if not done already) and remaining marinade mixture to a medium bowl.
- Toss evenly to coat.
- Marinate for 15 minutes.
Cook the Miso Salmon Bites
- Preheat the broiler for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer salmon to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Broil on the middle oven rack on high for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- If preferred, you can air fry the salmon bites at 400°F for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Assemble and Serve
- Plate the salmon bites and drizzle the reserved marinade over them.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions and add lime wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Cut evenly: Keep salmon cubes the same size so they cook evenly.
Use white miso: It gives a milder flavor that won’t overpower the salmon.
Don’t overcook: Remove once opaque in the center for the best texture.
Use white miso: It gives a milder flavor that won’t overpower the salmon.
Don’t overcook: Remove once opaque in the center for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 4936mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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