Description
Succulent honey garlic salmon bites combine sweet and savory flavors in an irresistible dish. Crispy edges and juicy centers promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets (bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt (for seasoning)
- Pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Slice salmon into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring even seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper for balanced flavor profiles.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment around 375°F.
- Carefully place salmon pieces into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust during 2-3 minutes of cooking, ensuring complete protein transformation.
- Transfer perfectly seared salmon onto a clean plate, maintaining its crispy exterior.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, introducing minced garlic and quickly stirring to prevent burning.
- Incorporate honey, soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice, creating a glossy, caramelizing sauce within 2-3 minutes of gentle simmering.
- Reintroduce salmon chunks into the aromatic sauce, gently rotating to achieve complete coating and maximum flavor absorption.
- Optional: Enhance heat levels by sprinkling red pepper flakes or implementing a preliminary 15-30 minute marinade using soy sauce, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, crushed garlic, and black pepper.
- Plate immediately, serving while sauce remains warm and salmon retains its succulent texture.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon ahead of time to infuse deeper flavors and tenderize the fish for a more succulent bite.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm flesh and minimal fishy smell to ensure the best taste and texture.
- Pat salmon pieces dry with paper towels before cooking to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness to prevent overcooking, which can make the fish dry and tough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg