Description
These Pan-Seared Salmon Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or incorporated into various meals. With a flavorful blend of spices and a crispy exterior, these salmon bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of ½ lemon
- chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Coat Salmon: In a medium bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Sear Salmon: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon bites in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Great as an appetizer, in rice bowls, wraps, or salads.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari to make it gluten-free.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
