Description
Succulent Honey Garlic Salmon Bites deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Rich, caramelized glaze and tender salmon pieces promise a quick gourmet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet, skinless
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a robust glaze by whisking together honey, soy sauce, and finely minced garlic in a medium mixing bowl until ingredients harmonize smoothly.
- Slice fresh salmon into uniform, bite-sized cubes ensuring consistent cooking, then delicately season with salt and cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Optional enhancement: Allow salmon pieces to marinate in prepared glaze for 15-30 minutes, enabling deeper flavor absorption and tenderizing protein.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat with light cooking oil, creating a sizzling surface around 375°F for optimal caramelization.
- Carefully place seasoned salmon pieces into hot skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side to develop a golden-brown exterior and crisp edges.
- During final cooking moments, drizzle remaining glaze over salmon, continuously basting to create a glossy, sticky coating that caramelizes beautifully.
- Remove salmon from heat when internal temperature reaches 145°F and exterior develops a rich, mahogany-like sheen.
- Transfer glazed salmon bites to serving platter, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for visual appeal and complementary texture.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the dynamic balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for maximum flavor absorption, letting the honey-soy mixture penetrate deeply into the fish.
- Use high-heat cooking like cast iron or stainless steel skillet to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on salmon bites.
- For gluten-free option, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain rich umami profile.
- Consider pairing with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for low-carb alternative that complements the sweet and savory salmon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg