Description
Crispy spicy salmon bites bring explosive flavors from Japanese and Korean culinary traditions. Quick pan-seared salmon pieces deliver complex heat and crunch, promising delicious results you will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (optional for extra tenderness)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend a zesty seasoning mixture combining flour, smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, aromatic garlic and onion powders, plus salt and black pepper in a wide shallow bowl.
- Submerge salmon cubes in tangy buttermilk, ensuring thorough coating for enhanced flavor and adhesion.
- Transfer buttermilk-drenched salmon into seasoned flour mixture, gently pressing to create an even, textured exterior.
- Dip floured salmon pieces into whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off before rolling in crisp panko breadcrumbs.
- Prepare a skillet with neutral cooking oil, heating to 350°F for optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully place breaded salmon bites into hot oil, maintaining medium heat to achieve a golden-brown, crunchy exterior without burning.
- Fry each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, rotating to ensure uniform crispiness and complete cooking.
- Remove salmon bites using a slotted spoon, transferring to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, accompanied by a complementary dipping sauce that enhances the spicy, crispy profile.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper for milder or hotter bites.
- Use gluten-free flour and panko for a celiac-friendly version of the recipe.
- Pat salmon dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and better flour adherence.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg