Blackened Honey-Glazed Salmon Bites

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tsp. store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning

1/2 c. honey, divided

1 1/2 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1" cubes

3 tbsp. canola oil, divided

6 tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 (1") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped

3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided

2 mini cucumbers, finely chopped

1 avocado, finely chopped

1 shallot, finely chopped

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt

Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, Cajun seasoning, and 2 tablespoons honey until combined. Add salmon and gently toss with a spatula until salmon is coated. Let sit 10 minutes.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl to coat pan. Using tongs, add half of salmon to skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate. Repeat with remaining salmon; reserve marinade.

Add 1/4 cup lime juice and remaining 6 tablespoons honey to reserved marinade and whisk to combine.

Wipe out skillet. In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add marinade and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Return salmon to skillet and gently toss in glaze until coated. Remove from heat and top with 1 tablespoon cilantro.

In a medium bowl, gently toss cucumber, avocado, shallot, red pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice to combine; season with salt.

Divide rice among plates. Top with salmon. Serve with cucumber salad alongside.

Nutrition

• Calories: 749
• Total Fat: 41 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 94 mg
• Sodium: 964 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 55 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 38 g
• Protein: 39 g