Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Bites Recipe
These Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Bites are a quick and delicious dish featuring tender salmon cubes sautéed to perfection and coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect as a main meal served over rice or cauliflower rice, this recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavors for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salmon Bites
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Optional for Serving
- Steamed cauliflower rice or regular rice
- Extra parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Begin by cutting the salmon fillet into bite-sized cubes. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure even browning.
- Season the Salmon: In a mixing bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to evenly coat them.
- Sauté the Salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Cream and Lemon: Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Salmon with Sauce: Return the cooked salmon bites to the skillet and gently toss them in the creamy garlic butter sauce to coat thoroughly. Heat through for an additional minute.
- Add Parsley and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salmon bites. Serve immediately with steamed cauliflower rice or regular rice and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it tender and moist.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb option to serve with this dish.
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