Description
Irresistible crispy honey garlic salmon bites deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Delicate salmon pieces glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic create a mouthwatering appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
Coating and Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (32 grams) cornstarch
Cooking Liquids and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (84 grams) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Meticulously dry salmon cubes using paper towels, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed. Season generously with salt and pepper, then delicately dust each piece with cornstarch for an ultra-crispy exterior.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over robust medium-high heat. Carefully arrange salmon pieces in a single, uncrowded layer to maximize crispiness. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until developing a golden, crackling crust.
- Without cleaning the skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatics to bloom and release their intense fragrance. Pour in honey, soy sauce, tangy lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes to create a vibrant, glossy sauce.
- Reduce sauce heat, letting it gently simmer and thicken to a luxurious consistency. Reintroduce crispy salmon pieces, tenderly coating each morsel in the sweet-savory glaze. Allow salmon to absorb sauce flavors for an additional minute.
- Transfer glazed salmon bites to serving platter, creating an inviting presentation. Sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a burst of color and complementary texture.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is thoroughly dried to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and most tender bite-sized pieces.
- Adjust cornstarch coating thickness to control crispiness level, using a light, even layer for optimal results.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for different flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s signature glaze.
- For a low-carb version, replace cornstarch with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain crispy exterior.
- Control heat carefully to prevent burning garlic and creating bitter sauce, watching skillet temperature closely.
- Create a dairy-free option by substituting butter with coconut oil or olive oil for the sauce.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for those who enjoy more heat, or omit completely for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg