Description
Succulent honey garlic salmon bites dance between sweet and tangy flavors, promising a culinary adventure for seafood enthusiasts. Delicate fish morsels glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic will elevate your dinner from ordinary to extraordinary, enticing you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, and finely minced garlic until thoroughly blended.
- Transform salmon fillet into uniform, bite-sized morsels, seasoning each piece with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Optionally immerse salmon pieces in the aromatic glaze for 15-30 minutes, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the delicate fish.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and just before smoking point, approximately 375°F.
- Carefully arrange salmon bites in a single layer, ensuring each piece makes direct contact with the hot surface to develop a gorgeous caramelized exterior.
- After 2-3 minutes, when edges turn golden and crisp, gently flip each morsel to ensure even cooking.
- Cascade the prepared honey garlic glaze over the salmon, creating a glistening coating that will simultaneously cook and intensify the flavor profile.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, continuously spooning the sauce over the bites to create a glossy, sticky finish.
- Remove from heat when salmon reaches desired doneness, with internal temperature reaching 145°F.
- Transfer to serving plate, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate salmon at room temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent cold spots that might lead to uneven texture.
- Use high-quality wild-caught salmon for richer flavor and better nutritional profile compared to farm-raised varieties.
- Pat salmon pieces completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- For gluten-free option, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the same umami depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg