Honey Glazed Salmon Bites (Printable)
Tender salmon cubes caramelized in a honey-soy glaze, quick to make for sharing or weeknight dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 1.1 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade & Glaze
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
11 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and salt until fully combined.
02 - Add salmon cubes to the marinade and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
03 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Place marinated salmon cubes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Reserve excess marinade.
05 - Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
06 - While salmon is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Remove salmon from the oven and brush each piece with the thickened glaze. Switch oven to broil and broil salmon for 2 to 4 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred on the edges.
08 - Transfer salmon bites to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and lemon wedges as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully, making each bite irresistible—a trick I've used to win over salmon skeptics.
- It turns out stunning whether you're serving it for dinner or as an appetizer at a gathering, and the leftovers rarely make it past day one.
02 -
- Once, I left the salmon under the broiler a bit too long—it chars fast, so keep a close eye to avoid heartbreak.
- Simmering the marinade turns it silky and safe to use as a glaze; skipping this step once was a flavor miss.
03 -
- If your broiler runs scorching hot, move the tray down a notch—the difference between bubbly caramel and burnt edges is just a minute.
- Lightly toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan before garnishing makes their flavor pop.