Salmon Bites

Get ready to meet your new favorite salmon recipe! Bite-sized chunks of flaky salmon coated in savory spices and just-enough heat are addictively delicious and undeniably healthy. Unbelievably versatile, you can serve them as a quick snack, an easy appetizer, or a satisfying main dish.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 220kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1½ pounds salmon fillets, skinless or skin on
3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter (and/or olive oil)
2 teaspoons granulated onion (or powder)
2 teaspoons granulated garlic (or powder)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to broil and place rack about 6” from the heat source. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add butter, paprika, onion and garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper to a bowl. Place it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Stir and repeat until the butter melts (or you can use oil instead).
Pat dry salmon and cut it into bite-sized pieces (as evenly sized as possible). Place them on a plate or bowl.
Season with salt and pepper, then pour the combined seasoning and butter mixture over them and stir gently. Let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes if time permits.
When ready to cook, place the salmon on the prepared baking tray and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
Broil for 3-4 minutes. Then flip and continue broiling for another 3 minutes until fork tender or it reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.

Air Fryer Instructions

Lightly spray the basket with oil. Working in batches, place seasoned salmon in an even layer in the basket.
Air fry for 7-8 minutes, flipping once until the salmon is cooked through or reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
Remove and serve with remoulade sauce as an appetizer or seasoned rice as a main course.

Notes

My number one tip is to remember that salmon cooks quickly. Please don’t leave it unattended while cooking, or it may dry out.
Cut the salmon as uniformly as possible because the uniform size ensures the fish cooks evenly.
You can test when the salmon is done without a meat thermometer. Press it gently with a fork (or your finger, being careful not to burn yourself!). When the salmon is done, it will gently flake.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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