Dinner for 1
Salmon Bites with Wasabi Mayo
Salmon cubes marinate in sweet soy sauce, roast until flaky, and pair with a sharp wasabi mayonnaise.
$24.60for 4 servings
$6.15 per serving$24.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: themodernproper.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $3.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 thick salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- minced cilantro (optional)
- sesame seeds (optional)
Steps
- Cut the salmon into bite-size cubes and place them in a bowl.
- Stir in the brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oil, then marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and arrange the salmon on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Mix the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Serve the warm salmon bites with the wasabi mayonnaise.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
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