Description
Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful seafood appetizer or main dish featuring tender salmon pieces marinated in a sweet and savory blend of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice, then pan-seared to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a delicious combination of caramelized salmon bites with fresh lemony zest and a touch of parsley for garnish, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Marinade
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish & Serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Salmon: Add the bite-sized salmon pieces to the marinade bowl and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly. Let the salmon marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the Salmon Bites: Add the marinated salmon bites to the skillet in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until the pieces are golden brown, cooked through, and caramelized on the edges.
- Serve: Remove the cooked salmon bites from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
- To prevent the salmon from sticking, make sure the skillet and oil are properly heated before adding the salmon.
- Marinating the salmon for longer than 10 minutes can enhance the flavor but avoid exceeding 30 minutes to prevent the acid from lemon juice from altering the texture.
- You can serve these bites over rice, salad, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use wild-caught salmon if possible for better flavor and sustainability.
- If cooking for a crowd, keep cooked salmon bites warm in a low oven (around 200°F) while finishing remaining batches.
