Sweet, savoury and ready in minutes, these tender sesame salmon bites are delicious served warm for dinner, packed cold for lunch or added to salads, rice bowls and grain bowls.
Looking for a new way to serve salmon? These bite-sized pieces are marinated in a simple mixture of soy sauce, maple syrup, lime and fresh ginger before being baked until perfectly tender. Finish them with toasted sesame seeds for a little crunch, then enjoy them on their own, tucked into lunchboxes or paired with rice and vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients for Maple Sesame Salmon Bites
- 1 lb salmon or trout fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Directions for Maple Sesame Salmon Bites
- In a medium bowl or resealable bag, combine salmon, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger and garlic. Toss to coat, then cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece. Bake for 10 min, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Roll the warm salmon bites in the toasted sesame seeds, if using, or sprinkle the seeds over top before serving.
- Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, August/September 2012. Updated July 2026.
