Honey Garlic Salmon Bites
Delicious tender pieces of salmon marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, fried to perfection.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Can substitute with orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces Use high-quality fresh salmon
- chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl until fully combined.
- Season the marinade with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the salmon pieces to the marinade and let it soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle in a bit of olive oil.
- Once hot, add the salmon pieces to the skillet and cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
- In the last minute of cooking, pour the remaining marinade over the salmon to intensify the flavor.
- Serve the salmon bites hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For best results, allow the salmon to marinate longer; you can also use sriracha for spiciness or maple syrup for sweetness in the marinade.