Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites Recipe
Quick Answer
Cut 1.5 lb salmon into 1-inch cubes. Toss in ½ cup flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder. Pan-fry in oil 2-3 min per side. In the same pan: 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp butter. Toss salmon in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serves 4.
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 15, 2026
Bite-sized pieces of salmon, lightly coated in seasoned flour, pan-fried until golden and crispy, then tossed in a sticky honey garlic glaze. These salmon bites are the ultimate appetizer — elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a Tuesday night.
The coating stays crispy even after being tossed in the sauce because the honey-garlic mixture is thick enough to cling without making the crust soggy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt, pepper, sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix flour with garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Toss salmon cubes in the seasoned flour.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry salmon 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove to a plate.
- 4
Wipe the skillet. Melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 5
Add honey and soy sauce. Stir and simmer 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- 6
Return salmon bites to the pan and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- 7
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes — thaw completely and pat very dry. Excess moisture prevents the flour coating from crisping properly.
What makes the coating crispy?
Patting the salmon dry and using enough oil for pan-frying. The flour-coated surfaces should sizzle when they hit the pan.
Can I bake these instead?
Yes — bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes. They won't be as crispy but the flavor is still excellent.
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