Description
Crispy spicy salmon bites deliver a flavor explosion that dances across your palate with bold Mediterranean-inspired seasonings. Succulent salmon pieces crackle with zesty spices, promising a quick, elegant appetizer that will delight guests and satisfy seafood cravings in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
Coating and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine zesty spices including paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly coat salmon pieces with the vibrant spice blend, ensuring even coverage.
- Establish a three-stage breading setup: flour station for initial dusting, seasoned egg wash with hot sauce for moisture, and crispy panko breadcrumbs for final coating.
- Meticulously dredge each salmon morsel in flour, ensuring complete dry ingredient coverage.
- Submerge floured salmon in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off before transferring to panko.
- Roll salmon bites in panko, pressing gently to create a uniform, crunchy exterior.
- Melt olive oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place breaded salmon bites into hot oil, maintaining adequate spacing between pieces.
- Fry each side for 2-3 minutes, rotating to achieve a uniform golden-brown crust and ensuring internal doneness.
- Transfer crispy salmon bites to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate immediately and accompany with preferred dipping sauce for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper, perfect for heat-sensitive palates or bold flavor seekers.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for sensitive diets.
- Pat salmon pieces completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Use high-quality fresh salmon and avoid frozen fish for optimal texture and flavor in these bite-sized delights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg