Description
These Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them perfect as an appetizer or main dish. Quick to prepare, these bite-sized salmon pieces are coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon bites in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the salmon is golden and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Coat the Salmon: Return the cooked salmon bites to the skillet and toss them in the honey garlic sauce until they are fully coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the salmon bites with freshly chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 oz salmon)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg