Description
These Hot Honey Salmon Bites are a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Tender salmon pieces are seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a touch of black pepper, baked until just cooked, then coated in spicy hot honey and broiled to achieve a caramelized, golden finish. Ideal for a quick yet impressive appetizer or main dish served alongside rice, avocado, and fresh cucumber.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 2 pounds salmon fillet with skin on or off, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Finishing Touch
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Season Salmon: Place the salmon pieces into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and gently stir to coat each piece evenly.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the salmon and stir gently again until all pieces are fully coated with the seasoning.
- Bake Salmon: Spread the salmon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the pieces aren’t touching. Bake for 10 minutes to cook through.
- Add Hot Honey and Broil: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use a spatula to pile the salmon pieces together, drizzle with hot honey, and gently toss to coat.
- Broil to Finish: Spread the coated salmon back into a single layer. Place under the broiler for a few minutes until the salmon is golden brown and caramelized. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the hot honey salmon bites immediately with your choice of sides like rice, avocado slices, and cucumbers. Optionally, drizzle with more hot honey for added sweetness and spice.
Notes
- To avoid overcooking, watch the salmon carefully while broiling as the sugar in the hot honey can burn quickly.
- You may adjust the amount of hot honey to your desired heat level.
- Salmon skin can be left on or removed based on preference.
- Serve with a fresh side like cucumber or avocado to balance the spicy-sweet flavor.
- Make sure the salmon pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
