Salmon Bites

These Salmon Bites are lightly seasoned salmon cubes that are seared to crispy perfection. Takes less than 20 minutes make for the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Serve over a mixed green salad or your favorite rice and sides.

Ingredients you need

• Salmon fillet, (thickest cut if possible), skin removed
• Fine sea salt
• Garlic powder
• Coconut aminos, may sub with gluten-free tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• Avocado oil or olive oil, for searing

Spicy Mayo:

• Vegan or avocado oil mayonnaise
• Sriracha (or preferred hot sauce)
• Sesame oil

For serving:

• Mixed salad greens of choice
• Ribboned carrots
• Persian cucumber slices
• Sliced avocado
• Green onions, chopped
• Furikake or black sesame seeds, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, optional to taste

How to make Salmon Bites

1. Carefully cut the salmon into equal-sized cubes (about 1-inch) and add it to a large bowl. Season the salmon with salt, garlic powder and add the coconut aminos. Toss to coat and allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the spicy sauce by adding the mayo, hot sauce and sesame oil to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
3. In a large saute skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches as needed, use tongs or wooden cooking chopsticks to carefully add the marinated salmon cubes in a single layer (without overlapping) to the hot skillet. Allow to sear about 1 1/2 – 2 minutes on all sides, or until cooked and crispy (with some pieces with a light char). Remove from heat.
4. Assemble the bowl(s) by adding mixed greens, then top with a few ribboned carrots, cucumber slices and sliced avocado. Add the salmon bites and sprinkle them with a little bit more chopped scallions, furikake or black sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes. Drizzle with a little bit of the mayo in a zig-zag pattern and serve any remaining sauce on the sides.

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Salmon Bites

Prep Time

7 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

These Salmon Bites are lightly seasoned salmon cubes that are seared to crispy perfection. Takes less than 20 minutes make for the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Serve over a mixed green salad or your favorite rice and sides. 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer salmon, avocado salmon, baked salmon, salmon with avocado

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 423 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet (thickest cut if possible), skin removed
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos may sub with gf tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 1-2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil for searing

Spicy Mayo:

• ¼ - 1/3 cup vegan or avocado oil mayonnaise
• ½ - 1 tablespoon Sriracha or preferred hot sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil

For serving:

• Mixed salad greens of choice
• Ribboned carrots
• Persian cucumber slices
• Sliced avocado
• Green onions chopped
• Furikake or black sesame seeds to taste
• Red pepper flakes optional to taste

Instructions

1. Carefully cut the salmon into equal-sized cubes (about 1-inch) and add it to a large bowl. Season the salmon with salt, garlic powder and add the coconut aminos. Toss to coat and allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the spicy sauce by adding the mayo, hot sauce and sesame oil to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
3. In a large saute skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches as needed, use tongs or wooden cooking chopsticks to carefully add the marinated salmon cubes in a single layer (without overlapping) to the hot skillet. Allow to sear about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on all sides, or until cooked and crispy (with some pieces with a light char). Remove from heat.
4. Assemble the bowl(s) by adding mixed greens, then top with a few ribboned carrots, cucumber slices and sliced avocado. Add the salmon bites and sprinkle them with a little bit more chopped scallions, furikake or black sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes. Drizzle with a little bit of the mayo in a zig-zag pattern and serve any remaining sauce on the side.

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Recipe Notes

How to store

Leftover salmon should be refrigerated in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat your salmon fillets, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and warm them up in a preheated, 275°F oven. Heat the fillets for about 15 minutes, then serve.

How to freeze

Store salmon in a freezer-safe container. Thaw out frozen salmon in the fridge before reheating.

Cooked salmon can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Salmon Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 423 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 23g46%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.