Make this salmon bites recipe for an easy, elegant appetizer, snack, or salad topper.
Crispy salmon bites are seasoned with lemon zest and skillet-fried in garlic butter for a tasty weeknight dinner or weekend lunch.
Holly’s Salmon Bites Highlights
- Flavor: Tasty garlic butter salmon nuggets are a delicious, healthy, high-protein dish.
- Difficulty: Seasoned salmon bites only need a quick saute, and then they’re ready to enjoy.
- Recommended Tools: A meat thermometer is the best way to tell whether fish is cooked properly. It should read 145°F when fully cooked.
- Prep Note: Double (or triple!) the recipe and enjoy them all week long.
Fin-tastic Ingredients
- Salmon: Choose boneless, skinless fresh salmon filets and cut into 1” pieces. Frozen salmon should be defrosted before cutting.
- Seasonings: Lemon zest, salt, and pepper are the basics and pair perfectly with melted butter and garlic cooked right in one pan.
Bite-sized Switch-Ups
- Toss seasoned salmon bites in keto breadcrumbs or gluten-free crushed pork rinds before frying in Step 3 for extra crunch.
- You can match the salmon to the menu and go for a southwestern or a savory Italian blend.
- This recipe also works using cod, shrimp, or scallops.
How to Make Salmon Bites
- Cut salmon into pieces and season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Cook salmon in oil and move to one side of the pan (full recipe below).
- Melt butter and cook minced garlic. Stir in the salmon, then transfer to a bowl and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Smart Salmon Bites Secrets
- Cut salmon into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
- Serve crispy salmon bites on their own as an appetizer or snack with a drizzle of homemade tzatziki.
- They taste great served over a salad, in a lettuce wrap, or tucked into a low-carb wrap with some crunchy veggies and some zesty avocado lime dressing
Reel ’Em In, Save ’Em for Later
Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze salmon bites on a baking tray, then transfer them to a zippered bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Add extra salmon bites to almond pesto noodles for a whole new low-carb dish, eat them cold, or pop them under the broiler to make them crispy again.
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Salmon Bites Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets skin and bones removed
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch pieces and season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. In a mixing bowl, gently toss to coat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon pieces to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes without stirring. Stir and cook for 1 minute more.
- Move the salmon to the side and add the butter to the empty side of the skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Gently stir the garlic butter into the salmon.
- Immediately transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook the salmon.
- Make sure to add the minced garlic as soon as the butter is melted.
- Keep a close eye and make sure the butter and garlic don’t brown or burn.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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