Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites

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These sweet-and-spicy salmon bites are seasoned with a hot honey–lemon glaze that clings nicely to the broiled salmon. Serve this easy appetizer with wooden picks at your next party. Turn this appetizer into a main dish by serving over brown rice and roasted veggies, or add to your favorite salad or grain bowl.

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Ingredients

  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon hot honey, plus more for garnish

  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Position oven rack 6 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Toss salmon pieces with melted butter, salt, garlic, pepper, paprika and crushed red pepper in a medium bowl. Arrange the salmon pieces in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes.

    a step in making the Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

  2. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and hot honey in a small bowl.

    a step in making the Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

  3. Brush the hot honey mixture evenly over the salmon bites. Broil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; garnish with chives, crushed red pepper and/or hot honey, if desired.

    the recipe photo for the Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Calories 234, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 78mg, Carbohydrates 6g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 4g, Protein 23g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 331mg, Potassium 592mg

EatingWell.com, February 2024

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