Maple Sriracha Salmon Bites

Last Updated on August 8, 2022

These maple sriracha salmon bites are sweet, spicy and so delicious! Serve them over rice for an easy weeknight meal.

Maple Salmon Bites

Salmon bites are the perfect addition to stir-fry, grain bowls, or salads. They’re so easy to make and get that perfect crisp on all sides.

These maple glazed salmon bites are sweet, slightly spicy, and are delicious over rice. They’re lightly seasoned and pan-fried, then cooked in the simplest maple sriracha glaze.

Salmon and rice is one of my favorite comfort meals during the week. It’s a great way to pack in omega-3 fats and protein, and can be prepared in endless amounts of ways.

How to make maple sriracha salmon bites

1. Start by cutting your skinless salmon into 1″ cubes and seasoning them with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder and olive oil
2. Next, sear them on a hot pan for about 3 minutes per side until nice and browned
3. While they’re cooking, prepare your sauce by mixing together the maple syrup, sriracha, garlic and salt
4. Drain out some of the excess oil from the pan and pour the sauce into the pan. Let the salmon simmer for a couple of minutes
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite veggies and side of rice

The sweet salmon bites come out flakey and delicious, and come together in 30 minutes or less. You guys are going to love this recipe!

Other salmon recipes you’ll love:

Za’atar Salmon Skewers with Turmeric Rice

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Harissa Salmon Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas

Maple Sriracha Salmon Bites

5 from 9 votes

Course: Main

Servings

3-4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 1-1.5 lb 1-1.5 skinless salmon

• 1 tsp 1 garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 chili powder

• 1/4 tsp 1/4 smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 salt

• 2 tbsp 2 olive oil

• Maple Glaze

• 1/4 cup 1/4 maple syrup

• 2 tbsp 2 sriracha

• 1 clove 1 garlic, crushed

• Pinch salt

• Chopped parsley, to top

Directions

• Cut your salmon into 1″ cubes. Add it to a bowl with 1 tbsp of olive oil and the spices. Toss together to coat the salmon evenly
• Prepare your maple sauce by mixing together the maple, sriracha, garlic and salt in a small bowl and set it aside
• Heat a large pan on medium heat, then add in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil
• Add the salmon cubes to the hot pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes total, flipping the salmon every couple of minutes
• Once the salmon is browned on all sides, discard some of the excess oil by tilting the pan slightly and soaking some of the oil with a paper towel
• After discarding some oil, lower the heat and pour in the maple sriracha sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over rice

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