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Hot Honey Garlic Salmon Bites Recipe Easy 5-Minute Flavorful Appetizer

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These hot honey garlic salmon bites are a quick and easy appetizer featuring tender salmon cubes coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory glaze, paired with tangy pickled onions for a perfect flavor balance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb skinless, boneless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or local preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pickled onions (thinly sliced red onions quick-pickled in ½ cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt)
  • Fresh lemon juice, for squeezing over before serving
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: smoked paprika for smoky flavor

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pickled onions if making fresh: Thinly slice 1 medium red onion. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour over onions and let sit at least 15 minutes or refrigerate up to a week.
  2. Pat dry the salmon fillet and cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the hot honey garlic glaze.
  4. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Add salmon pieces in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden crust forms but salmon remains tender. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Pour the hot honey garlic glaze over the salmon bites in the pan and toss gently to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until glaze thickens and sticks to salmon.
  7. Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with pickled onions and chopped herbs if desired. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Pat salmon dry before cooking to get a good crust. Add glaze after searing to avoid burning the honey and garlic. If glaze is too thick, add a splash of water to loosen. Watch garlic carefully to prevent bitterness. Pickled onions can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to a week.

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