Description
Delicious and easy Teriyaki Salmon Bites paired with a refreshing avocado cucumber salad and a spicy sriracha mayo, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal served over jasmine or basmati rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Avocado Cucumber Salad:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sriracha Mayo:
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime juice
- Salt, to taste
To Serve:
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati, preferred)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Salmon: In a bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the salmon bite-sized pieces and toss to coat evenly. Let the salmon marinate for at least 20 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Air Fry Salmon: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the marinated salmon bites in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping the salmon pieces halfway through the cooking time, until they are cooked through and have a slightly crispy exterior.
- Make Avocado Cucumber Salad: In a mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss carefully to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Make Sriracha Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon or lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate 2 cups of cooked jasmine or basmati rice. Top with air-fried salmon bites, add a generous scoop of avocado cucumber salad on the side, and drizzle with the prepared sriracha mayo. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for longer if time permits for deeper flavor absorption.
- Adjust sriracha sauce amount in mayo to your preferred spice level.
- Use skinless salmon fillet to avoid chewy skin during air frying.
- Cook rice ahead of time or use leftover rice for convenience.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, salmon can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes instead.
