Description
Crispy spicy salmon bites emerge as a delectable appetizer perfect for gatherings. Delightful morsels combine zesty seasonings with succulent fish, offering guests an irresistible flavor experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Blend a vibrant spice medley of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat salmon pieces with the aromatic spice blend, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil to medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface around 375°F.
- Carefully place seasoned salmon bites into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a crisp, golden-brown exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Monitor cooking process, turning pieces to achieve uniform crispiness and prevent burning.
- Optional: Enhance flavor profile by drizzling with zesty hot sauce for additional heat and complexity.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley or green onions for a burst of color and herbaceous notes.
- Serve piping hot directly from the skillet to preserve optimal texture and temperature, ensuring maximum culinary enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm flesh to ensure the best texture and flavor for your crispy bites.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper to match your heat tolerance and personal preference.
- Pat salmon pieces completely dry before coating with spice mixture to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results.
- For a gluten-free version, replace cornstarch with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the crunchy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg