Candied Smoked Salmon Bites Recipe
These Candied Smoked Salmon Bites are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for snacking or as an elegant appetizer. The maple syrup and honey glaze adds a caramelized richness to the tender smoked salmon cubes, making them a standout dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 35 salmon bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4–5 lbs salmon (whole side)
Marinade:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- ¾ cup 100% maple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups water
Glaze:
- Reserved marinade liquid
Instructions
- Slice the Salmon: Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes.
- Marinate: Mix sugar, salt, syrup, honey, and water. Marinate salmon cubes for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat Smoker: Set smoker to 180°F.
- Smoke Salmon: Place cubes on foil-covered grates, smoke for 1 hour.
- Make Glaze: Simmer reserved marinade for glaze.
- Smoke Again: Flip cubes, brush with glaze, smoke for 4-5 hours.
- Finish: Ensure internal temp reaches 160°F and glaze caramelizes.
- Serve: Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or topping.
Notes
- Adjust smoking time based on desired texture.
- Experiment with different wood chips for varied flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Candied Smoked Salmon Bites, Salmon Appetizer, Smoked Salmon Recipe, Maple Glazed Salmon
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