Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tablespoon chili crisp
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 pound salmon on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the salmon into uniform bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Transfer the salmon cubes to a medium-sized bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the salmon. Toss gently to ensure all salmon pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, carefully add the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are beautifully seared and cooked through to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Once cooked, remove the salmon bites from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1/2 tablespoon of chili crisp, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the sauce ingredients together continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Return the cooked salmon bites to the saucepan with the simmering honey garlic glaze. Gently toss the salmon bites with a spatula or spoon, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated in the luscious sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tablespoon chili crisp
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 pound salmon on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the salmon into uniform bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Transfer the salmon cubes to a medium-sized bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the salmon. Toss gently to ensure all salmon pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, carefully add the seasoned salmon bites in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are beautifully seared and cooked through to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Once cooked, remove the salmon bites from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1/2 tablespoon of chili crisp, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the sauce ingredients together continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Return the cooked salmon bites to the saucepan with the simmering honey garlic glaze. Gently toss the salmon bites with a spatula or spoon, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated in the luscious sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 1 min