Description
Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of salmon perfectly seared and coated in a rich honey, garlic, and butter glaze with a hint of smoky paprika, finished with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. This quick and easy dish makes an elegant appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon bites.
- Cut Salmon: Place the salmon fillet on a cutting board and carefully cut it into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Mix Glaze Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Heat Skillet: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear Salmon: Once the skillet is hot, add the bite-sized pieces of salmon, being sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook Salmon: Sear the salmon pieces for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, allowing them to get golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove Salmon: Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Melt Butter: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add Glaze Mixture: Pour the honey and soy sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic and butter.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Toss Salmon in Sauce: Return the cooked salmon bites to the skillet, gently tossing them in the sauce to coat them evenly.
- Glaze Salmon: Continue to cook the salmon in the sauce for another 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring they are fully glazed.
- Remove from Heat: Once the salmon is well coated with the honey butter garlic glaze, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish: Transfer the glazed salmon bites to a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the honey butter garlic glazed salmon bites immediately while they are hot and delicious.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best flavor and texture.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when searing the salmon to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter glaze.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and glaze shine.
- Pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh green salad.
