Szechuan Alaska Salmon Bites
Feeling adventurous tonight? These Szechuan Alaska Salmon Bites & Garlicky Green Beans bring the perfect blend of bold and cozy—think spicy, tangy, crispy salmon bites wrapped in a soy-marmalade glaze, joined by green beans that sizzle with garlic and crunch. It’s like fireworks for your taste buds… without the mess. Ready in about an hour, this dish proves wild Alaska salmon doesn’t just swim—it dances. Put on your apron and let’s turn dinner into something deliciously unforgettable!
Thank you to Alaska Seafood for this dish.
Ingredients
- 11/2 pounds wild Alaska salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 teaspoons Szechuan Spice Mix
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, divided
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade, divided
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 pound trimmed green beans
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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Szechuan Spice Mix
- 3 Tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 11/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
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Step 1. Prep Szechuan Spice Mix
Toast the peppercorns, stirring often, in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
Add peppercorns to a spice grinder with remining ingredients and pulse until finely ground. Store in an airtight container up to 2 months.
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Step 2. Season and Air Fry Salmon
Preheat an air fryer to 400°F.
Cut salmon into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle salmon with Szechuan Spice Mix, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper tossing well to coat evenly. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon each of marmalade and sesame oil, and toss again until well combined. Marinate, if desired, for up to 30 minutes.
Place salmon chunks on a lightly greased air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry flipping halfway, until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Air fry in batches if needed for smaller air fryers.)
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Step 3Prep Soy Marmalade Sauce
Heat remaining soy sauce, marmalade, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove salmon bites and toss gently with soy marmalade sauce. Cover to keep warm.
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Step 4Air Fry Green Beans
While salmon is cooking toss green beans with garlic and avocado oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add green beans to the air fryer and cook at 400°F until tender and lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
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Step 5Serve
Divide green beans onto 4 serving dishes. Top with salmon and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice as an option.
