Description
Delight your taste buds with Hot Honey Salmon Bites, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. These tender, seared salmon pieces are coated in a luscious hot honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ideal as an appetizer or a main dish, they promise to impress at any gathering or cozy night in. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe guarantees a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until combined.
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place them on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle half of the hot honey glaze over the bites.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is bubbly.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over the bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the salmon marinate in the glaze for an hour before cooking. Substitute salmon with shrimp or chicken for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.