Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Whip It Up With Jay on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $10.82 total, $2.71 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon Fillet (skinless, cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced (about 1 tsp))
- 2 Tbsp Honey (light or clover honey)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium; use tamari for gluten‑free)
Instructions
Cut Salmon
Place the skinless salmon fillet on a cutting board and slice it into bite‑size cubes, about 1‑inch pieces.
Time: PT5M
Oil and Massage
Transfer the salmon pieces to a bowl, drizzle with the neutral oil, and gently massage the oil into the fish with your hands.
Time: PT2M
Season
Season the oiled salmon generously with salt and black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
Time: PT1M
Sear Salmon (First Batch)
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add a little oil if needed, and place a single layer of salmon pieces in the pan. Cook 2‑3 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook another 2‑3 minutes on the other side.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: medium‑high
Set Aside
Remove the seared salmon bites to a plate and keep warm while you finish the remaining pieces.
Time: PT1M
Make Glaze
Reduce heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, let it melt, then stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Add Sweet & Savory Elements
Stir in the honey and soy sauce, mixing until the sauce bubbles lightly. Let it simmer for about 1‑2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Finish Cooking Salmon in Glaze
Return all salmon bites to the pan, toss to coat, and let them simmer in the glaze for 3‑4 minutes, basting occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze clings.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium
Plate and Serve
Transfer the glazed salmon bites to a serving plate. Serve immediately with your choice of vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten‑Free if using tamari soy sauce
Allergens: Fish, Dairy, Soy
Last updated: April 7, 2026






