Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

by Kayla Berman on February 15, 2023 1 comment

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites are an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner recipe! Made with cubed salmon, butter, honey, fresh garlic, and soy sauce … these bites are tender, flakey, flavorful, and saucy. Plus this meal comes together in about 20 minutes with only a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

Need more tasty Asian-Inspired meals? Check out my Firecracker Meatballs, Beef with Garlic Sauce, or Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry next.

Saucy, Sticky, & Delicious Healthy Dinner Recipe

Salmon is one of my favorite seafood options whether I’m at home or out at a restaurant. I just love it! I kind of think you can never go wrong with the fatty fish.

Especially when it is in a sweet, savory, saucy, and sticky glaze! Ugh, there’s nothing better. Except perhaps if the salmon is prepared in poppable, bite-sized pieces.

Well Honey Garlic Salmon Bites have it all! Made with cubed salmon, honey, fresh garlic, butter, and soy sauce … these delicious salmon bites are tender, flakey, and flavorful.

Plus they only require a few ingredients and 20 minutes of your time!

Pair with brown rice and some green vegetables, like my Honey Garlic Green Beans or Roasted Frozen Broccoli, for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

This easy recipe is made with only a handful of simple ingredients! 6 to be exact.

Plus you probably already have most of them on hand.

Ingredient Notes

Salmon: The main ingredient here is salmon! You will need 1 lb in total.
Butter: Salted butter adds a rich and delicious flavor to this honey garlic sauce. 2 tbsp is all you need.
Soy Sauce: 2 tbsp soy sauce adds a tasty asian flare to this simple recipe.
Honey: I love love love a sweet and savory sauce paired with salmon. That is what honey does here! You will need 2 tbsp.
Garlic: Lastly, you can’t have honey garlic salmon without lots of garlic. Add 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic and 1 tsp garlic powder.

If you absolutely love salmon bites, you have to check out my Air Fryer Salmon Bites too.

Substitutions & Additions

There are a few substitutions and additions you could make to this recipe for it to meet your personal preferences, tastes, or needs!

Salmon: I use fresh salmon for this recipe, but I think frozen salmon would absolutely work as well. Just check out my Frequently Asked Questions section for more information on how to do so!

Butter: You could replace the butter here with an oil if you would like. Olive oil or sesame oil would both be great! Sesame oil would give this dish a more Asian inspired flavor too.

Honey: Any sweetener could be swapped in for honey. Perhaps brown sugar or pure maple syrup!

Soy Sauce: If you need a gluten free or soy free alternative to soy sauce, Tamari and coconut aminos are both a great option.

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How To Make This Recipe

These easy honey garlic broiled salmon bites are the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight!

They take about 20 minutes from start to finish! Plus while the salmon cooks you can prepare a veggie and some rice for a well rounded, delicious, and complete meal.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Set the oven to broil.

Step 2: Cut the salmon filets with a sharp knife into bite-size pieces, about 1 inch in size. You can also remove the skin from the fillets if you would like.

Step 3: Add the salmon pieces to a medium bowl. Add the glaze ingredients – melted butter, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and garlic powder.

Step 4: Combine thoroughly until all the salmon chunks are coated in the honey garlic mixture.

Step 5: Place the pieces of salmon skin-side down on an aluminum foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread evenly in a single layer. Add any extra sauce on top.

Step 6: Broil for 5 minutes. Flip the salmon bites. Broil for another 3 minutes.

Step 7: Serve with green onions and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to get rid of any excess moisture before cutting and combining with the sauce!

Make sure to use fresh garlic for the best flavor.

Spice it up! If you like heat – add some hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes to the marinade. You could also use hot honey instead of regular honey.

Use leftover honey garlic sauce as a drizzle or dipping sauce for the cooked salmon!

Spread the salmon bites out in an even layer on the baking sheet for the best results.

Let the salmon chunks marinate in the glaze ingredients if you have the time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is salmon healthy?

I am not a dietician or nutritionist, but in my opinion … yes salmon is very healthy for you.

Salmon is a great source of protein, is full of omega-3 fatty acids, and is high in B vitamins. It is loaded with nutrients and may reduce the risk of certain diseases.

It is considered to be one of the most nutritious foods out there!

Should I remove the salmon skin?

I personally remove the salmon skin or at least most of it for this recipe! However, it is totally okay to keep the skin on if you would like. The skin is actually one of the more nutritious parts of the fish.

If you prefer the skin off, you could purchase skinless salmon fillets at your grocery store or market.

Can I use frozen salmon fillets?

Yes, totally! I did use a fresh salmon fillet here, but frozen should work perfectly fine as well.

If using frozen salmon, I recommend thawing in the refrigerator overnight to be ready to go the next day.

What size should the little salmon bites be?

The salmon bites should be about 1 inch in size. However, you don’t need to get super specific or exact here!

Small, bite-sized salmon nuggets will do the trick.

How to serve this recipe?

This recipe can be served in so many different ways!

My personal favorite way is with some brown or jasmine rice and green veggies. I also love to add some green onions and sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and a beautiful look.

You could also serve these tender salmon bites with cauliflower rice or a fresh salad for a lower carb option.

How to best store this recipe?

You can store leftover salmon in an airtight container. It will keep best for 2-3 days!

How to re-heat these salmon bites?

You can reheat these bites in multiple ways!

I honestly prefer the microwave, which I know may seem crazy for seafood, but it works perfectly fine here and is the easiest way.

You could also place the salmon bites back in the back oven at about 250-300 degrees F until heated through.

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