Baked Cajun salmon bites
These Cajun salmon bites are a delightful and flavorful appetizer that has become a family favorite. Bite-sized pieces of tender salmon are coated in a homemade Cajun seasoning blend creating a perfect balance of spice and richness.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Chopping board
- knife or kitchen shears
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Salmon ( four 6 ounce fillets cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (use ½ if you want it less spicy or 1 teaspoon for more heat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme oregano, salt, and black pepper. This will be your Cajun seasoning blend.
- Place the cubed salmon pieces in a mixing bowl and drizzle with the oil. Toss gently to coat the salmon cubes with the oil.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning blend over the salmon cubes and toss to evenly coat them with the seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Bake the salmon bites in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and opaque in the center. Internal temp should be 145°F
- Flip the salmon bites halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
- Remove the baked salmon bites from the oven and let them rest for about 5 mins.
- Transfer the salmon bites to a serving dish and serve.
Notes
- Pat the salmon dry before seasoning to ensure even coating and maximum crispiness.
- Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut the salmon into similar bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish, air fryer basket or pan to allow for proper browning and crisping.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your desired level of spiciness. If you don’t like it spicy start with ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, if you like it hot! You can use up to 1 teaspoon.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 876mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 721IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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