Description
Sizzling crispy spicy salmon bites deliver a flavor explosion that dances across taste buds. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a quick gourmet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon, skinless and cut into bite-sized pieces
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Oils:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine all dry seasonings in a wide, shallow dish, creating a flavorful coating mixture for the salmon.
- Whisk eggs with hot sauce in a separate bowl to create a binding layer for the breadcrumb coating.
- Pat salmon pieces dry with paper towels to ensure maximum coating adherence.
- Dredge each salmon piece thoroughly in seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dip floured salmon into egg-hot sauce mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll coated salmon in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a crisp exterior.
- Heat cooking oil to 375°F in a heavy-bottomed skillet, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully place breaded salmon bites into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer crispy salmon bites to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Let rest for 1-2 minutes to allow coating to set and cool slightly.
- Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauce, such as spicy mayo or tangy remoulade.
Notes
- Toast panko breadcrumbs before coating to enhance crunchiness and depth of flavor.
- Use high-smoke-point oils like avocado or vegetable oil for optimal frying without burning.
- Pat salmon pieces completely dry before dredging to ensure maximum crispiness and better flour adherence.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or rice flour and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg