Honey Garlic Butter Salmon Bites
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon Bites is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Cal Reynolds on YouTube.
Prep: 7 min | Cook: 11 min | Total: 23 min
Cost: $12.90 total, $3.22 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Wild‑Caught Salmon Fillets (cut into bite‑size cubes (about 1‑inch))
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for tossing salmon before searing)
- 1 tsp Salt (preferably kosher or sea salt)
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder (adds subtle garlic flavor before searing)
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into pieces for quick melting)
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 2 Tbsp Honey (preferably mild-flavored)
Instructions
Cut and Season Salmon
Place the salmon fillets on a cutting board, cut into bite‑size cubes, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and toss until evenly coated.
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Preheat Skillet
Heat the large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. If the skillet looks dry, add a thin drizzle of olive oil.
Time: PT2M
Sear Salmon Bites
Add the seasoned salmon pieces in a single layer, making sure they’re not crowded. Sear for 3‑4 minutes on the first side until golden, then flip and sear another 3‑4 minutes on the other side.
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Rest Salmon
Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a plate and keep warm while you make the sauce.
Time: PT1M
Prepare Honey‑Garlic Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan over low‑medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant (do not let it brown). Stir in the honey and cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce is glossy.
Time: PT2M
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the honey‑garlic butter sauce over the seared salmon bites and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately while hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten‑Free, Low‑Carb
Allergens: Fish, Dairy
Last updated: March 13, 2026






