Hot Honey Salmon Bites (Printable Version)

Tender salmon bites tossed in a sweet, fiery hot honey glaze. A quick and flavorful appetizer or main.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Hot Honey Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as sriracha or your favorite chili sauce)
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or chives
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
14 - Sesame seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the salmon cubes and gently toss until evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature while you prepare the sauce.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the honey, hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well blended and set aside.
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or alternatively heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
04 - Arrange the marinated salmon cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or carefully place them into the heated skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the salmon is just cooked through and lightly browned on the edges.
05 - Remove the salmon from the oven or skillet and immediately transfer to a bowl. Pour the hot honey sauce over the warm salmon bites and toss gently until every piece is thoroughly coated.
06 - Transfer the glazed salmon bites to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives, sesame seeds, and arrange lemon wedges alongside. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sticky sweet glaze caramelizes into something that tastes like it took hours, not minutes.
  • You probably have every single ingredient in your kitchen right now, which makes this the ultimate impromptu dinner party move.
02 -
  • Do not marinate the salmon for longer than fifteen minutes or the soy sauce will start to cure the fish and change its texture.
  • If you are using the oven method, preheating the baking sheet gives the bottom of each cube a crust that rivals any pan sear.
03 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry with paper towels before adding it to the marinade because excess moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
  • Let the baked salmon rest for one minute before tossing in the sauce so the glaze adheres without sliding right off.

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