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Spicy Maple Salmon Bites with Broccoli Recipe

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Deliciously spicy and sweet, these Spicy Maple Salmon Bites with Broccoli are a nutritious and flavorful meal. Tender cubes of wild-caught salmon are marinated in a vibrant sauce made with hot sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, and spices, then oven-roasted alongside seasoned broccoli. Served over fluffy white rice and drizzled with a creamy ginger tahini sauce, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami, making it an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Salmon Marinade

  • 2 pieces/servings wild-caught salmon, cut into cubes
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce or sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (1 tablespoon recommended, add more for sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (apple cider vinegar works as substitute)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (sesame oil optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Ginger Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (adjust to preferred sauce thickness)

Broccoli

  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon oil (any kind works)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Optional Toppings and Sides

  • ½ cup cooked grain of choice (white rice recommended, cooked with lime and bone broth for extra flavor)
  • 2–4 tablespoons fresh chopped scallions (cilantro is a great alternative)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the salmon and broccoli.
  2. Mix Marinade: In a bowl, combine hot sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and minced garlic to create the marinade for the salmon.
  3. Marinate Salmon: Pour the marinade over the cubed salmon pieces and mix well. Add a small pinch of salt to help enhance the flavor. Let the salmon sit in the marinade for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare Broccoli: While the salmon is marinating, place the broccoli florets on a baking sheet. Toss them with oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to season evenly.
  5. Bake Broccoli: Roast the broccoli in the oven for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  6. Add Salmon to Sheet Pan: After 20 minutes of broccoli roasting, add the marinated salmon pieces onto the same sheet pan with the broccoli.
  7. Bake Salmon and Broccoli Together: Roast everything together for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  8. Make Ginger Sauce: While baking, whisk together tahini, grated ginger, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and water until smooth. Adjust water amount for sauce consistency.
  9. Assemble Bowls: Serve the roasted salmon and broccoli over cooked white rice or your preferred grain. Drizzle the ginger sauce on top, then garnish with fresh scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Calories include salmon, rice, broccoli, and ginger sauce combined; using less sauce or skipping rice reduces calories.
  • If short on time, omit ginger sauce; the dish will still be flavorful and satisfying.
  • Extra ginger sauce keeps well and adds a delicious flavor boost to other dishes.
  • Adjust hot sauce amount to taste: 1 tablespoon for mild, 2 tablespoons for medium, 3 tablespoons for spicy heat.

Keywords: salmon bites, spicy salmon, maple salmon, roasted broccoli, healthy dinner, easy salmon recipe, ginger tahini sauce, oven-baked salmon, weeknight meal

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