Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
These honey butter garlic glazed salmon bites are a show-stopping dish that comes together beautifully in the slow cooker. Tender salmon is seasoned with a warm blend of garlic powder, paprika, and Old Bay seasoning, then finished with a luxurious glaze of melted butter, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. The result is an elegant, restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly simple to prepare. Perfect for date nights, entertaining, or when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve over rice or with vegetables for a complete meal
Watch: Honey Butter Garlic Glazed Salmon Bites
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Original method: 15 minutes pan-fried or baked
Ingredients
Main
- 600 g Skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
Approximately 4 salmon fillets or 1 large fillet, portioned into bites
Seasoning Blend
- 5 ml Garlic powder
- 5 ml Onion powder
- 5 ml Paprika
- 5 ml Italian seasoning
- 3 ml Salt
- 5 ml Lemon pepper seasoning
- 5 ml Old Bay seasoning
Glaze
- 50 g Unsalted butter
Approximately 4 tablespoons
- 15 ml Minced garlic
Approximately 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 60 ml Honey
Add with other glaze ingredients at the start of slow cooking; do not add at the end to prevent burning
- 15 ml Soy sauce
Method
- 1
Pat the salmon bites dry with kitchen paper and season all over with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, lemon pepper seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning.
~5 minsTip: Seasoning the salmon before cooking ensures even flavour distribution.
- 2Optional step
Optional: For enhanced flavour and colour, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and briefly sear the salmon bites for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. This step is recommended but not essential.
~5 minsTip: Searing develops a flavourful crust; transfer to slow cooker after searing.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the butter, minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Stir until well blended.
~5 minsTip: This glaze will coat the salmon and keep it moist during slow cooking.
- 4
Place the seasoned salmon bites in the slow cooker (use parchment paper or lightly oil the base to prevent sticking). Pour the honey-butter-garlic glaze evenly over the salmon.
~2 minsTip: Distribute the glaze so each piece is well coated.
- 5
Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 1 hour, or on LOW for 2 hours, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. The salmon should be opaque and tender.
~1 hrTip: Cooking time depends on the thickness of your salmon pieces. Check at 45 minutes on HIGH to avoid overcooking.
- 6
Gently stir the salmon bites to coat them in the glaze. Serve immediately whilst warm, spooning extra glaze over each portion.
~2 minsTip: The glaze will be glossy and flavourful. Serve over rice, noodles, or with roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this recipe works because the glaze keeps the salmon moist and tender. The key is cooking on HIGH for a shorter time (around 1 hour) rather than on LOW for extended periods. Salmon is a delicate fish, so avoid overcooking—check for flaking texture around the 45-minute mark to ensure perfect doneness
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