Description
These Hot Honey Salmon Bites are a deliciously sweet and spicy appetizer or main dish featuring tender salmon pieces baked and broiled with a flavorful coating of smoked paprika, garlic, and hot honey. Ready in just 25 minutes, they pair perfectly with rice and fresh vegetables for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.
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
Sauce
- 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 to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Season Salmon: Place the salmon pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and gently stir with a spoon until all pieces are evenly coated. Sprinkle the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the salmon and stir again gently to distribute the seasonings thoroughly.
- Bake Salmon: Transfer the seasoned salmon pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Arrange them in a single layer so the pieces do not touch each other to ensure even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Add Hot Honey and Broil: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a spatula to gently push all salmon pieces together into a single pile. Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the salmon bites and carefully stir to coat them with the honey. Then spread the salmon pieces back into a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Broil Until Golden Brown: Move the baking sheet under the oven broiler. Broil the salmon bites until they develop a beautiful golden brown color and slightly caramelize. Make sure to watch them carefully to prevent burning, as broiling works quickly.
- Serve: Remove the salmon bites from the oven and serve hot. They go wonderfully with sides like rice, sliced avocado, and cucumbers. Optionally, drizzle additional hot honey over the top for an extra kick of flavor.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the salmon during broiling as the hot honey can burn quickly.
- You can substitute hot honey with a mix of honey and chili flakes if hot honey is unavailable.
- For firmer salmon bites, you can briefly chill the salmon pieces before baking.
- This recipe works well with skin-on or skinless salmon fillets.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
