Gochujang Butter Salmon Bites

Name: Gochujang Butter Salmon Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 tbsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp gochugaru (korean chili flakes); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp gochujang; 2 tbsp honey; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; Sesame seeds (for garnishing); Green onions (for garnishing)

12 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Salmon bites coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be made in under 30 minutes. No need to clean up multiple pans, this recipe only requires 1 skillet and a cutting board. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal!

Updated at: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:42:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories746.7 kcal (37%)

Total Fat48.5 g (69%)

Carbs31.8 g (12%)

Sugars22.4 g (25%)

Protein48.2 g (96%)

Sodium803 mg (40%)

Fiber2.1 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 poundsalmon fillet

center-cut, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 Tbspgarlic powder

½ Tbsponion powder

½ tspsalt

½ tspblack pepper

½ Tbsppaprika

1 tspgochugaru

korean chili flakes

1 Tbspolive oil

1 tspolive oil

2 Tbspbutter

2 Tbspgochujang

2 Tbsphoney

3garlic cloves

minced

1 Tbsprice vinegar

Instructions

Step 1

Start by patting the salmon pieces dry with paper towels.

salmon fillet1 pound

Step 2

Cut the salmon into bite sized cubes.

Step 3

Place the salmon bites into a bowl.

Step 4

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, gochugaru and olive oil. Set this aside.

garlic powder1 Tbsp

onion powder½ Tbsp

salt½ tsp

black pepper½ tsp

paprika½ Tbsp

gochugaru1 tsp

olive oil1 Tbsp

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.

olive oil1 tsp

Step 6

Add the salmon pieces to the skillet, placing them in a single layer. Cook the salmon for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice sear on the outside. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon pieces.

Step 7

Remove the salmon pieces from the skillet, leaving the residual oil. Leave them on a plate while you prepare the gochujang butter sauce.

Step 8

To the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is sizzling, add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, or until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden. Be careful not to let it burn.

butter2 Tbsp

garlic cloves3

Step 9

Add the gochujang, honey, and vinegar to the garlic butter and heat it to a simmer. Stir continuously and cook until the mixture significantly reduces (3-4 minutes). You can check if the sauce has reduced by running a spatula across the skillet. It should leave a trail that remains visible for a few seconds. Turn off the heat.

gochujang2 Tbsp

honey2 Tbsp

rice vinegar1 Tbsp

Step 10

Gently reintroduce your cooked salmon bites back into the skillet and coat them with the sauce.

Step 11

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

sesame seeds

Green onions

Step 12

Serve the salmon bites immediately. They are delicious on their own or can be served with your choice of side dishes like steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.