Description
Delectable honey garlic salmon bites offer a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors from traditional Pacific Northwest cuisine. Succulent salmon pieces glazed with rich honey and aromatic garlic provide you a quick, elegant meal that impresses without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Marinade and Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick cooking.
- Pat salmon pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior when baked.
- Season salmon uniformly with salt and pepper, creating a foundational flavor base for the protein.
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Gently coat each salmon piece in the prepared honey-garlic glaze, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange glazed salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each bite to promote even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until salmon reaches a perfect flaky texture and develops a golden-brown caramelized exterior.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow residual heat to complete cooking and glaze to slightly set.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or green onions for added color and a burst of fresh herb flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting the salmon bites on a clean platter for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Marinate salmon chunks in honey and garlic mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Pat salmon pieces completely dry before cooking to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan for even heat distribution and preventing salmon from sticking during searing.
- For a low-carb option, replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener to maintain the recipe’s signature glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg