This recipe makes small salmon pieces coated in a honey garlic sauce. You can serve them with rice, salad, or veggies. If you like small, quick bites, this dish fits well with other simple recipes like garlic steak bites for a quick protein swap.
why make this recipe
Honey Garlic Salmon Bites cook fast and taste sweet and savory. They use simple ingredients and give a bright, fresh flavor. This recipe works for weeknights, quick meals, or for guests.
How to make Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Preheat the oven and get a baking sheet ready. Cut the salmon into bite-size pieces and mix the sauce. Toss the salmon so each piece gets coated. Place the bites on the sheet, add oil and season, and bake until flaky.
You can also use a pan or air fryer for a different texture. For a crisp finish try methods similar to air fryer chicken bites tips but adjust time for salmon.
Ingredients :
- salmon fillets
- honey
- garlic (minced)
- soy sauce
- fresh lime juice
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- green onions (for garnish)
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Toss the salmon pieces in the honey garlic mixture until well coated.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the salmon bites out evenly.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
How to serve Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Serve hot over steamed rice or quinoa. Add a side salad or roasted vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions or a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.
How to store Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Cool the salmon to room temperature, then place in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) or in a pan until warm.
Tips to make Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
- Pat the salmon dry before cutting so the sauce sticks better.
- Cut pieces the same size to cook evenly.
- Watch the oven time; salmon cooks fast and you want it flaky, not dry.
- Use fresh lime juice for a better bright flavor.
- If sauce is too sweet, add a little extra soy sauce or lime.
Variation
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Swap lime for lemon if you prefer.
- Make them in a skillet for a slightly caramelized edge.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
A: Yes. Thaw fully and pat dry before cutting and coating.
Q: Can I make the sauce ahead?
A: Yes. Mix the honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lime up to a day ahead and store in the fridge.
Q: How do I know when the salmon is done?
A: Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the inside is opaque.
Q: Can I grill these instead of baking?
A: You can, but they may fall through the grill. Use a grill pan or skewer the pieces.
Q: Is this recipe gluten-free?
A: Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
Conclusion
For an easy oven baked version, you can compare notes with a home cook’s take at Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites – The Schmidty Wife. For a skillet or saucier approach, see a pan-cooked method at Crispy, Saucy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites in a Skillet – Feasting not Fasting.
Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced) Freshly minced for best flavor.
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if necessary.
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 1 tbsp olive oil For drizzling.
- to taste salt Adjust according to preference.
- to taste pepper Adjust according to preference.
- 2 tbsp green onions (for garnish) Chopped, for garnishing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Toss the salmon pieces in the honey garlic mixture until well coated.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the salmon bites out evenly.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.