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Bowl filled with glazed Salmon Bites topped with green onions and sesame seeds served over cauliflower rice.

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites Bowl

This vibrant and flavorful bowl features tender, air-fried salmon bites coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice with crisp broccoli. It's a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Water
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets fresh
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice warm (brown or white)
  • 1 Green Onion thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds toasted, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon cubes dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, toss the salmon with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and lightly golden. (Cooking time may vary based on air fryer model and salmon thickness).
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
  1. While the salmon cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  2. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small separate bowl to create a slurry.
  3. Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer and whisk for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Add the cooked salmon bites to the saucepan with the honey garlic sauce. Gently toss to coat all the salmon pieces.
  2. Blanch or steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes). Alternatively, you can air fry them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper for 5-7 minutes at 380°F (195°C).
  3. Divide the warm cooked rice between two serving bowls. Arrange the sauced salmon bites and steamed broccoli alongside the rice in each bowl.
  4. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey garlic sauce. You can prep the rice and chop the broccoli ahead of time to make this meal even quicker. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though salmon is best enjoyed fresh. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.