Hot Honey Salmon Bites (Printer-friendly)
Juicy salmon cubes tossed in a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze, ready in just 25 minutes for a bold, flavorful bite.
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Hot Honey Sauce
08 - 3 tbsp honey
09 - 1 to 1-1/2 tbsp hot sauce (such as sriracha)
10 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or chives
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
14 - Sesame seeds (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the salmon cubes and gently toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing the sauce.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until well blended. Set aside.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F, or heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Arrange the marinated salmon cubes on a lined baking sheet or add them to the heated skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the salmon is just cooked through and lightly browned on the edges.
05 - Remove salmon from the oven or pan and immediately toss in the hot honey sauce until every piece is well coated.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet heat glaze caramelizes into a sticky crust that makes every bite irresistible.
- Ten minutes of prep means you can pull this off on your busiest night without breaking a sweat.
- It works equally well as a party appetizer on toothpicks or piled over rice for a full dinner.
02 -
- Do not marinate the salmon longer than 15 minutes or the soy sauce will start to cure the fish and change its texture.
- If you crowd the pan the salmon will steam instead of brown, so give every cube breathing room.
03 -
- Patting the salmon absolutely dry before marinating is the single step that separates a good result from a great one.
- For an extra caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil for the final 90 seconds and watch closely because honey burns fast.