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Honey Garlic Salmon Bites with Broccoli (Skillet)

These sticky honey-garlic salmon bites cook fast in one skillet, with tender broccoli and a glossy sauce that’s perfect over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon & Broccoli
  • 1 1/2 lb salmon skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for light coating
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp water for steaming broccoli
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium if possible
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional but great
To Serve
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add salmon in a single layer and sear 2 minutes per side until browned (it will finish cooking later). Remove to a plate.
  5. Add broccoli to the same skillet with 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  6. Uncover, pour in the sauce, and simmer 30–60 seconds to start thickening.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet and toss gently in the sauce for 1–2 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and glossy.
  8. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Don’t overcook: Pull salmon early and finish in the sauce. Swap: Use tamari for gluten-free (check labels). Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently so salmon stays tender. Add heat: Stir in 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha.