Description
Succulent Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites deliver a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Perfectly seared salmon pieces glazed with rich honey and aromatic garlic promise a delightful culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes)
Seasoning and Coating:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Glaze and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Meticulously dry salmon cubes with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal seasoning adhesion and crispy exterior.
- Create a flavor-enhancing mixture by gently coating salmon pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cornstarch, guaranteeing a delectable crust.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for perfect salmon searing.
- Strategically place seasoned salmon cubes into the hot pan, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown, crispy delight for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully transfer seared salmon to a separate plate, preserving its perfect texture and temperature.
- Utilize the same skillet to craft a luscious glaze, melting butter until it reaches a gentle, shimmering state.
- Infuse the butter with minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for roughly 30 seconds.
- Introduce a harmonious blend of honey, soy sauce, tangy lemon juice, and fiery red pepper flakes into the pan.
- Allow the glaze to simmer and reduce, developing a rich, glossy consistency that will elegantly coat the salmon.
- Reintroduce the seared salmon cubes into the glaze, gently tumbling them to achieve complete and uniform coverage.
- Briefly cook the glazed salmon for an additional minute, intensifying the flavor profile.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve immediately alongside fluffy rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or atop a crisp salad for a versatile and mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Ensure salmon cubes are thoroughly patted dry to achieve a perfect crispy exterior when searing, preventing excess moisture from steaming the fish.
- Cornstarch creates a delicate golden crust that helps lock in moisture and provides a light, crunchy texture to the salmon bites.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance, adding more for a fiery kick or reducing for a milder flavor profile that suits sensitive palates.
- For a low-carb option, serve these salmon bites over cauliflower rice or a fresh mixed green salad to keep the dish light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg