Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Hot Honey Salmon Bites are tender, perfectly seared cubes of salmon glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. These bites make a quick appetizer or main dish with rice and veggies!
Hot Honey Salmon
We enjoyed our first ever hot honey salmon at our son, Josh’s house, and let me tell you – it was GOOD (better than good, actually). Since then we’ve made his recipe on the Big Green Egg on cedar planks and also this shortcut version. Making hot honey in the oven is delicious, plus cooking bite-sized pieces saves on time.
The nice thing about using hot honey is that you get the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. We’re using a store-bought version so if you want to customize the taste, you may need to make it homemade or use different seasonings in the marinade.
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS – This recipe uses three simple ingredients plus seasonings, making this a quick dinner. You’re going to love this combo of ingredients!
- SWEET AND SPICY – The hot honey is a mixture of sweet and spicy and makes a great addition to salmon and so many other dishes.
- APPETIZER OR MAIN DISH – We love serving this hot honey salmon as a simple appetizer or with rice and veggies for a main dish.
What You’ll Need:
- Skinless Salmon (or remove the skin at home)
- Olive Oil
- Hot Honey – We use Mike’s hot honey – a sweet-heat combo of honey infused with chili peppers that adds the perfect kick to all of your favorite foods.
- Seasonings – a combo of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper (feel free to play around with your favorite combination)
How to make Hot Honey Salmon Bites:
Step 1
Prep Salmon. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice salmon in bite-sized cubes (about one inch or a tad bigger).
Step 2
Combine marinade. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, two tablespoons of hot honey, and seasonings – paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk well and place salmon in marinade for about 15-30 minutes.
Step 3
Add salmon to baking sheet. Spread salmon bites out on prepared baking sheet so that the salmon pieces don’t overlap.
Step 4
Bake. Bake salmon bites for 8-9 minutes, or until they are almost cooked through (but not quite).
Step 5
Add remaining hot honey. Remove pan and then drizzle bites with remaining two tablespoons of hot honey. Broil for a minute or two, or until cooked to your liking.
NOTE: I normally don’t use a thermometer to test salmon for doneness. My preference is to use a fork. You want it to JUST flake apart – be careful to avoid overcooking.
Step 6
Serve salmon bites. Serve hot honey salmon bites as a quick appetizer or add to bowls with rice and veggies. We like a combo of white rice, roasted broccoli, and avocado slices (plus I recommend adding an extra sprinkle of salt and pepper).
Store leftover hot honey salmon in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days. We also like to add ingredients to meal prep containers for lunches on the go.
Recipe FAQs:
Skinless, boneless salmon fillets work best for salmon bites. But you can use a knife to remove the skin as well.
If you’re using a marinade, 15–30 minutes is enough. But marinating isn’t required—brushing the sauce on right before cooking works too.
You can bake, pan-sear, or air-fry them. Cook until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily—about 8-10 minutes depending on size and method.
Hot honey is honey infused with chili peppers or hot sauce, offering a sweet-spicy flavor. You can buy it or make your own by mixing honey with a splash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Other Delicious Salmon Recipes:
Salmon is our go-to fish. Try one of the following salmon recipes next time!
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xoxo ~Sue
Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon – skin removed and sliced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey (divided) – we use Mike's hot honey
Instructions
- Prep Salmon. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice salmon in bite-sized cubes (about one inch or a tad bigger).1 ½ pounds salmon
- Combine marinade. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, two tablespoons of hot honey, and seasonings – paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk well and place salmon in marinade for about 15-30 minutes.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 Tablespoons hot honey
- Add salmon to baking sheet. Spread salmon bites out on prepared baking sheet so that the salmon pieces don’t overlap.
- Bake. Bake salmon bites for 8-9 minutes, or until they are almost cooked through (but not quite).
- Add remaining hot honey. Remove pan and then drizzle bites with remaining two tablespoons of hot honey. Broil for a minute or two, or until cooked to your liking.2 Tablespoons hot honey
- Serve salmon bites. Serve hot honey salmon bites as a quick appetizer or add to bowls with rice and veggies. We like a combo of white rice, roasted broccoli, and avocado slices (plus I recommend adding an extra sprinkle of salt and pepper).
Notes
- I normally don’t use a thermometer to test salmon for doneness. My preference is to use a fork. You want it to JUST flake apart – be careful to avoid overcooking.
- Store leftover hot honey salmon in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days. We also like to add ingredients to meal prep containers for lunches on the go.
Outstanding! My daughter literally cleaned her plate before I started eating and can’t wait to have it again. We did the bowl with rice and broccoli. Highly recommended.
I’m so glad y’all enjoyed it Robbie! 🙂
Loved it. I made this as a meal with some wild caught sockeye salmon. Next time I’m going to try it as an app!
I’m glad y’all enjoyed this one, Dave!
I love all the flavors in this salmon! Not too spicy either!
One of my faves!