Description
Succulent Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Delicate salmon chunks glazed with honey and garlic create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon, skin removed, cubed
- 3 tbsps (45 g) butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Carefully pat salmon cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then uniformly coat with cornstarch for a crisp exterior.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange salmon cubes in a single layer, creating a golden crust by cooking 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thickened reduction.
- Flavor Fusion: Return salmon to the skillet, gently coating each piece in the vibrant sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Garnishing and Serving: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the salmon bites. Plate immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of crispy texture and rich, sweet-savory flavors.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly pat salmon dry before coating to guarantee a perfectly crisp exterior, preventing soggy results and ensuring optimal golden-brown crunch.
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Apply a light, even cornstarch layer to create a delicate protective barrier that locks in moisture and produces an irresistibly crispy texture.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-high heat for consistent golden searing, preventing burning while achieving that ideal caramelized exterior on salmon bites.
- Sauce Balance: Simmer sauce briefly to concentrate flavors and create a glossy consistency, but avoid overcooking to preserve salmon’s delicate texture and prevent toughening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg