Description
Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful appetizer or main dish featuring tender salmon pieces cooked in a rich and sweet honey butter garlic glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines the savory goodness of garlic and soy sauce with the sweetness of honey and a touch of lemon juice, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or elegant gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season Salmon: Season the salmon pieces evenly with salt and pepper to your taste, ensuring each bite-sized piece is well flavored.
- Prepare Glaze: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until it’s fragrant but not browned. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice, cooking for another minute and stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes well combined.
- Cook Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon pieces in the skillet in a single layer. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, being careful not to overcrowd the pan for even cooking.
- Glaze Salmon: Spoon the prepared honey butter garlic glaze over the salmon pieces in the skillet, making sure they are thoroughly coated and glossy with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the glazed salmon bites to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired for added color and texture.
- Serve: Serve the honey butter garlic glazed salmon bites immediately. They pair wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or your preferred side dishes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Adjust the honey quantity for your preferred level of sweetness.
- Sesame seeds and parsley garnish add visual appeal but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a gluten-free dish, substitute the soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce variant.
