Transform your salmon into bite-sized pieces of heaven with this Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites recipe. Juicy, tender salmon coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze, enhanced by the buttery richness and garlic aroma, makes for a show-stopping dish. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or part of a seafood platter, this recipe is bound to become your go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients:
Seafood:
- 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
Produce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Condiments:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Baking & Spices:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Dairy:
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salmon:
Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper. - Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Set aside. - Sear the Salmon:
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the salmon pieces, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. - Cook the Garlic:
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). - Add the Glaze:
Pour the honey-soy mixture into the skillet and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens. - Glaze the Salmon:
Return the salmon bites to the skillet, gently tossing them in the glaze to ensure they are evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. - Garnish and Serve:
Transfer the salmon bites to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and presentation. Serve hot.
Conclusion:
These Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites are the epitome of elegance and simplicity. The combination of honey’s natural sweetness, garlic’s aromatic depth, and buttery richness brings out the salmon’s delicate flavor in a way that’s simply unforgettable. Pair it with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad, and you’ve got a meal that’s as nutritious as it is indulgent.
Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
Ingredients
Seafood:
- 1 lb salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
Produce:
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Condiments:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Baking & Spices:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Dairy:
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the salmon pieces, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Garlic: In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the Glaze: Pour the honey-soy mixture into the skillet and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
- Glaze the Salmon: Return the salmon bites to the skillet, gently tossing them in the glaze to ensure they are evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the salmon bites to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and presentation. Serve hot.