Balsamic Salmon Bites
Balsamic salmon bites is one of my favorite recipes for a 30-minute meal during the week. Bake or grill the salmon, pair it with a delicious homemade sauce and serve it with a quick salad and side dish for a well-rounded dinner.
The salmon bites are seasoned and pan-seared until browned, then finished off in a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce. The salmon stays tender, and pairs so well with fresh tomatoes and chopped basil.
I love to serve this dish with a fresh side salad for a lightened up dinner. Leftovers are also good in a wrap or sandwich the next day!
Here are some serving suggestions for these balsamic glazed salmon bites-
Ingredients In Balsamic Salmon Bites
This recipe uses simple ingredients that come together to create an elevated dinner recipe. Here’s what you’ll need-
- Skinless salmon : I uses a thick salmon fillet, with skin removed. I cut the salmon into 1″ cubes
- Balsamic glaze: the homemade balsamic sauce is made from balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic, and salt & pepper
- Seasonings: salt, pepper and Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
- Start by preparing your marinade by combining the ingredients together in a bowl or jar, then mixing well
- Season the salmon bites with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning then rub with olive oil
- Cook the salmon in a heated pan with olive oil for about 5 minutes, then flip for another 3-4 minutes
- Pour the sauce into the pan then lower the heat and continue cooking the salmon for another 3-4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened
- Serve the salmon with cherry tomatoes with the sauce spooned on top. I like to garnish with a little extra Italian seasoning when serving
The balsamic marinade cooks down in the pan, creating the most delicious tangy sauce to pour over your fish. I love to garnish the dish with fresh basil, Italian seasoning and colored tomatoes when serving for a pop of color.
If you love this recipe, you can make it again using chicken as the protein for another variation. There’s really no going wrong!
This recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner recipe to serve to your family or friends. I can’t wait for you to try it!
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Balsamic Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon cut into cubes
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil
Balsamic Glaze
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Prepare the balsamic marinade by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic and salt & pepper. Set aside.
- Slice the salmon into 1″ cubes. Toss in a bowl with the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Heat a pan on medium heat, then drizzle in another tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, add the salmon cubes into the pan. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, then flip for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon has browned.
- Using a paper towel, soak up some of the oil from the pan. Pour the marinade into the pan and spoon over the salmon bites. Cook on a medium/low flame until the glaze thickens and bubbles, for about 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with extra Italian seasoning when serving.
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