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Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites

Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites

To make honey butter garlic glazed salmon bites, season bite-sized salmon pieces, pan-sear them, and toss them in a rich honey butter garlic sauce for a sweet and savory finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Salmon:If your salmon has skin, place it skin-side down on a cutting board. Hold the tail end and carefully separate the skin from the flesh using a sharp knife at an angle.Flip the fillet over and gently remove the skin.Check for any remaining bones and remove them.Trim off the thin belly portion for even cooking.
  2. If your salmon has skin, place it skin-side down on a cutting board. Hold the tail end and carefully separate the skin from the flesh using a sharp knife at an angle.
  3. Flip the fillet over and gently remove the skin.
  4. Check for any remaining bones and remove them.
  5. Trim off the thin belly portion for even cooking.
  6. Cut & Season:Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.Season with garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
  7. Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  8. Season with garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
  9. Cook the Salmon:Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.Once hot, add the salmon bites in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.Avoid overcooking, as salmon cooks quickly. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  10. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. Once hot, add the salmon bites in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Avoid overcooking, as salmon cooks quickly. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  13. Prepare the Sauce:Reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet.Once melted, stir in minced garlic, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and honey.Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  14. Reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet.
  15. Once melted, stir in minced garlic, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and honey.
  16. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  17. Glaze the Salmon:Return the salmon bites to the skillet and coat them evenly in the sauce.Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.Check the internal temperature of the salmon; it should reach 145°F (63°C) for proper doneness.
  18. Return the salmon bites to the skillet and coat them evenly in the sauce.
  19. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  20. Check the internal temperature of the salmon; it should reach 145°F (63°C) for proper doneness.
  21. Serve & Garnish:Plate the glazed salmon bites with cooked white rice.Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
  22. Plate the glazed salmon bites with cooked white rice.
  23. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
  24. Enjoy! For the complete written recipe, visit [Your Website URL].

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.