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salmon bites recipe A white bowl filled with delicious, golden, seasoned salmon bites, sprinkled with pieces of fresh green onions and served with lemon slices on the side.

Salmon Bites Recipe - Easy, Crispy, and Delicious Appetizer

By Nancy
Discover the ultimate Salmon Bites recipe! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor, these bite-sized delights are ideal
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Fresh salmon fillet
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 3 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Fresh lemon
  • Substitution Options:
  • Avocado oil
  • Frozen salmon

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Salmon

  • Pat salmon completely dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch cubes, removing any visible bones. To be honest with you, uniform pieces cook more evenly and look more professional on the plate.
    A white bowl filled with cubes of fresh, raw salmon, cut into uniform pieces and neatly arranged on a light-colored surface, ready to be used in a delicious recipe.

Step 2: Coat the Salmon Pieces

  • Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl. Toss salmon cubes gently in mixture until evenly coated. Don’t overwork them – gentle handling keeps the fish tender.
    Raw salmon cubes marinated with spices in a clear glass bowl, ready to be cooked for a delicious recipe for salmon bites.

Step 3: Heat the Pan

  • Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should shimmer but not smoke
    Oil is heating in a black cast-iron skillet on the stove, ready for cooking the salmon bites recipe.

Step 4: Sear the Salmon Bites

  • Place the marinated salmon pieces in the hot skillet, leaving space between them. Cook for 2–3 minutes without moving them.
    Turn each piece carefully with tongs. Cook additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
    The seasoned salmon pieces are cooked in olive oil until they turn an even golden brown in a cast-iron skillet

Step 5: Final Touch

  • Remove from the heat and serve hot, with lemon slices placed on top of or alongside the hot salmon pieces.
    salmon bites recipe that have been cooked, seasoned, and fried until golden brown, served on a plate and generously sprinkled with chopped fresh green onions

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 285
  • Protein: 28g
  • Healthy fats: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Vitamin D: 45% daily value
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
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