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Pan-Fried Salmon Bites

Ready to eat in less than 15 minutes, these pan-fried Salmon Bites are moist and flakey with a golden brown crust!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon Bites
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Large pan
  • 1 Knive

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin and bones removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional for serving

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients for the salmon bites.
    Salmon, olive oil, and seasonings.
  • Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels.
    1 pound salmon fillet
    Salmon cubes being pat dry.
  • Season the salmon cubes with salt and pepper.
    1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    Salmon fillet cubes seasoned with salt and pepper on a cutting board.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
    Salmon cubes cooking in a skillet.
  • Add the salmon cubes in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
    Crispy salmon cubes in a cast iron skillet.
  • Remove the salmon bites from the skillet and serve immediately, drizzled with lemon juice if desired.
    1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    White serving plate with cooked salmon bites, garnished with freshly chopped green onions and served with lemon slices.

Notes

  • Serve in a bowl with rice, broccoli, and lemon.
  • Toasted sesame oil would also add a lovely depth of flavor to these salmon bites!
  • For a touch of sweetness, consider drizzling the salmon bites with maple syrup or honey just before they finish cooking in the skillet. 
  • I've seasoned the raw cubes of salmon with salt and pepper. Feel free to season with garlic salt or powder, or even paprika or cayenne pepper for a slight kick of heat!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg