Description

These Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites combine tender, juicy salmon with a perfectly crispy coating, glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, this recipe is easy to prepare and delivers a delightful crunch with flavorful notes of garlic, soy, and a hint of sweetness from honey.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon Bites

1 lb fresh salmon fillet
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for extra crunch, you can substitute panko breadcrumbs)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

1/4 cup honey (adjust to taste)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

Garnish

Chopped green onions

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
Prepare Salmon Bites: Cut the fresh salmon fillet into bite-sized cubes and set them aside for coating.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika, ensuring even seasoning.
Whisk Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the two large eggs until smooth and well combined to help the coating adhere.
Prepare Breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl ready for coating the salmon.
Coat Salmon: Dip each salmon cube first into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dunk into the whisked eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs. Arrange the coated salmon bites on the prepared baking sheet.
Sear Salmon Bites: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add salmon bites in batches, searing for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crispy crust. Remove from pan and place back onto the baking sheet.
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until fully combined.
Glaze and Bake: Drizzle the honey garlic sauce evenly over the crispy salmon bites and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce slightly caramelizes.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving warm for a delicious bite-sized treat.

Notes

For extra crunch, replace regular breadcrumbs with panko breadcrumbs.
Adjust the amount of honey in the sauce to your preferred sweetness.
Do not overcrowd the pan when searing to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Use fresh salmon for best taste and texture; frozen fish can be used but thaw thoroughly first.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer/Main Course
Method: Baking and Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (~4 salmon bites)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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