Description
Crispy honey garlic salmon bites combine succulent fish with a sweet and tangy glaze. Delicate salmon pieces sear to golden perfection, creating an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (42 g) butter
- ¼ cup (84 g) honey
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat salmon cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Dust each piece with cornstarch to create an irresistibly crisp exterior.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange salmon pieces in a single layer, ensuring space between each piece. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a golden-brown crust on all sides.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken and develop a glossy sheen.
- Glazing: Gently return salmon pieces to the skillet, carefully coating each bite in the luxurious sauce. Allow the salmon to absorb the flavors for 1-2 minutes, ensuring each morsel is evenly glazed and heated through.
- Serving: Transfer the honey garlic salmon bites to a serving platter. Garnish with a sprinkle of finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed dish ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Ensure Absolute Dryness: Pat salmon cubes thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, crucial for achieving that coveted crispy exterior.
- Perfect Searing Technique: Use a spacious skillet and avoid overcrowding to guarantee each salmon bite develops a golden, crackling crust without steaming.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Simmer sauce until it reaches a glossy, slightly thickened state, which helps create a perfect coating that clings beautifully to the salmon.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust red pepper flakes to personal spice preference, making the dish adaptable for various taste sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg