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Ultra close up macro shot of crispy caramelized golden seared salmon cubes glistening in bubbling lemon garlic herb butter with fresh dill and parsley

Crispy Garlic Butter Lemon Herb Salmon Bites

Succulent, bite-sized fresh salmon cubes seared until crispy and caramelized on all sides, then tossed in a sizzling garlic herb butter sauce with freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh dill, and chopped flat-leaf parsley. A vibrant 15-minute high-protein dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Salmon Bites
  • 1.5 lbs skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the Sizzling Lemon Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

Season the Salmon Cubes
  1. Thoroughly pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy golden sear.
  2. Place salmon cubes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently toss to coat all sides.
Sear to Crispy Golden Perfection
  1. Heat a large 12-inch heavy stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat the pan.
  2. Add seasoned salmon bites in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until a crisp golden-brown crust forms on the bottom.
  3. Gently flip each cube using tongs and sear for another 2 minutes until cooked to medium tenderness (translucent pink center). Transfer salmon bites onto a warm plate.
Make the Sizzling Lemon Garlic Herb Butter & Toss
  1. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic; sauté for 45 to 60 seconds until fragrant and golden (do not let the garlic burn).
  2. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir in lemon zest, chopped dill, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Return seared salmon bites and any accumulated plate juices back into the skillet. Gently toss for 30 seconds to coat every crispy cube in bubbling lemon herb butter. Remove from heat immediately and serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.6mg

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