I have made these salmon bites more than I would like to admit! I love the flavor – spicy and salty. And I love trying new toppings with them. You’ll notice different bowls in this recipe with vastly different toppings – that’s to highlight how customizable this dish can be and still have the same base and deliciousness! I have tried a few methods when it comes to cooking these salmon bites as well. Oven vs AirFryer – which is better? It comes down to personal preference. The oven is going to take more time, but you will find the salmon will be a bit juicier and you can cook the whole batch with one go. The AirFryer takes considerably less time, but you have to do it in batches (unless you have a ginormous airfryer) but the salmon will be crispier. Try both methods and let me know what you think.
For the Salmon:
- 1.5 Lb Salmon, Skin Removed and Sliced into ~1inch cubes
- 3 Heaping Tbsp GoChuJang
- 1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
- 1 Lime, Juiced
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
Optional for Serving:
- Rice
- Nori
- Cucumbers
- Pickled Carrots
- Green Onions
- Spicy Mayo
- Sliced Avocado
- Sesame Seeds
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 30 Minutes; Cook Time: 30 (varies by method); Total Time: 1 Hour
To Make in the Oven:
- Grab a large mixing bowl and add the gochujang, rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame seeds. Whisk to combine – really make sure the gochujang gets all mixed in.
- Add in the salmon chunks and make sure all the salmon gets evenly coated. Set aside and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
- While the salmon marinades, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the salmon (spread out) on a large baking sheet making sure you don’t transfer too much excess marinade.
- Place the salmon in the oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and turn the oven to “broil” mode. Place the salmon back in the oven for 3-5 minutes. You will want to turn the oven light on so you can watch the salmon. At about 3 minutes the salmon should start bubbling and forming a charred outside. Make sure to watch to prevent the salmon from burning.
- Remove the salmon and turn the oven off. Divide the salmon between 4 bowls and serve with your favorite toppings!
To Make in the AirFryer:
- Grab a large mixing bowl and add the gochujang, rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame seeds. Whisk to combine – really make sure the gochujang gets all mixed in.
- Add in the salmon chunks and make sure all the salmon gets evenly coated. Set aside and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Line your AirFryer basket with foil (I find this makes it easier to get the fish out without it sticking and falling apart).
- Add a small portion of the salmon chunks to the basket (you don’t want it to be too crowded or the salmon won’t cook evenly).
- Place the basket in the AirFryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.
- Remove from the AirFryer and transfer to the cooked salmon to a plate or bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Repeat steps 4-6 until all the salmon has been cooked.
- Divide the salmon between 4 bowls and serve with your favorite toppings!
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