Hot Honey Salmon Bites (Printable version)
Sweet and spicy glazed salmon cubes ready in 25 minutes, perfect for appetizers or quick weeknight dinners.
# 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 1.5 tbsp hot sauce (such as sriracha or your favorite chili sauce)
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:
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 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.
05 - Remove salmon from oven or pan and immediately toss the bites in the hot honey sauce until evenly coated on all sides.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot honey glaze hits that magical sweet and spicy balance that makes you keep reaching for one more bite.
- Ten minutes of prep and fifteen minutes of cooking means this is genuinely doable on a weeknight without breaking a sweat.
02 -
- Cut your salmon cubes as evenly as possible because uneven pieces mean some will overcook while others are still raw in the center.
- Toss the salmon in the sauce while it is still hot from the oven or pan, otherwise the honey will seize up and the glaze will not spread properly.
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry with paper towels before marinating because excess moisture prevents the glaze from adhering properly.
- For an extra caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil for the final two minutes and watch them like a hawk so the honey does not burn.