Description
Succulent Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites bring Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table with elegant simplicity. Crispy edges, sweet-savory glaze, and delicate salmon promise a quick gourmet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillets (cut into bite-sized cubes)
Sauce and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare salmon bites by seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating for maximum flavor absorption.
- Preheat skillet to medium heat, melting butter until it shimmers and becomes golden.
- Carefully place seasoned salmon pieces into hot skillet, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until exterior develops a crispy, caramelized texture and interior remains tender.
- Transfer salmon to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and crisp exterior.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its pungent essence without burning.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice into skillet, whisking continuously to create a glossy, harmonious glaze that reduces and thickens within 1-2 minutes.
- Gently reintroduce salmon bites into the bubbling glaze, delicately turning each piece to ensure complete and even coating.
- Allow salmon to simmer in sauce for an additional minute, allowing flavors to meld and glaze to penetrate the fish.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or chives over the glazed salmon, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous brightness.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or as an elegant appetizer for guests.
Notes
- Ensure salmon pieces are uniform in size for even cooking, preventing some bites from being overcooked or undercooked.
- Use high-quality honey for a richer, more complex glaze that caramelizes beautifully when simmered.
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and help the seasoning stick better.
- For a low-carb option, serve these salmon bites over cauliflower rice or with roasted vegetables instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg