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Maple Bourbon Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites

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Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly savory—these bite-sized salmon pieces are wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sticky maple bourbon sauce. Perfect for parties, game day, or as an upscale appetizer that’s shockingly easy to make!

Ingredients

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For the Bites:

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh salmon, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Toothpicks (for securing)

For the Maple Bourbon Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp bourbon

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced

Instructions

Prepare the Glaze:

In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon, soy sauce, paprika, and garlic.
Simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened. Set aside.

Assemble the Bites:

Wrap each salmon cube with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Cook:

Oven method:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place salmon bites on a wire rack over a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, brushing with glaze halfway through and again near the end.
Broil for the last 2 minutes to crisp the bacon if desired.

Air fryer method:
Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping and glazing halfway.

Notes

Serve hot with extra glaze on the side.
Garnish with chopped chives, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon for freshness.

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