Description
A delightful dish combining sweet honey, rich butter, and aromatic garlic to create mouthwatering salmon bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Add honey and soy sauce to the saucepan, mixing well. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle oil if necessary. Cook the salmon pieces in a single layer for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Pour the honey butter garlic glaze over the cooked salmon and gently toss to coat evenly. Cook for another minute to warm through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure salmon is dry before seasoning for optimal sear. Monitor garlic to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg