Crispy Spicy Salmon Bites
These crispy spicy salmon bites roast quickly with garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and cayenne for a tender, boldly seasoned appetizer or easy dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Pat the salmon dry and cut it into even 1-inch cubes.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salmon cubes with the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange the salmon in a single layer with space between the pieces, then drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until the centers are opaque and the edges are browned.
- Rest for 2 minutes, scatter with parsley, and serve warm.