Hot Honey Salmon Bites

Name: Hot Honey Salmon Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tbsp hot honey, plus more for garnish; Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

The viral TikTok salmon bite from Girl Carnivore � tender salmon cubes roasted with a smoky spice rub, then brushed with sticky hot honey and lemon for a sweet-heat glaze. A 20-minute high-protein dinner or game-day appetizer.

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves4

Ingredients

1 lb center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp hot honey, plus more for garnish
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F. Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat dry.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss salmon pieces in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
Arrange salmon in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes until almost cooked through.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and hot honey in a small bowl. Remove salmon from oven and brush with the hot honey mixture. Broil for 1-2 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
Garnish with chopped chives and more hot honey if desired. Serve immediately.

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