Description
Crispy salmon bites with a crunchy coating, served with a fresh and tangy creamy herb sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- Season salmon cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each salmon cube in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry salmon bites in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
- Drain salmon bites on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Drizzle herb sauce over salmon bites and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap salmon for cod or halibut for a different flavor.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper to seasoning.
- Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes for a healthier version.
- Use mayonnaise instead of yogurt for a richer sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Air fryer method: cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg