Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

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These marinated salmon bites make a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pink peppercorns offer a bit of spice and a slightly floral flavor, but freshly ground black peppercorns work well too. (Since black pepper has a stronger flavor, you’ll need just a quarter of the amount.) This appetizer can be served with toothpicks and a light creamy sauce for dipping, or as a main dish served on a bed of brown rice. Leftovers can be used to top a green salad or stuffed into pita bread with lettuce and tzatziki for an easy sandwich.

a recipe photo of the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites
Photo:

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8 servings
a photo of the ingredients to make the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pink peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 medium lemon, cut into 8 wedges (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, garlic, ground pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium nonreactive bowl until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Add salmon; toss until evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate, uncovered, at room temperature for 15 minutes.

    a step in making the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  2. Position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a broiler-safe baking sheet with foil. Arrange the salmon pieces in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle the remaining marinade over the salmon. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place lemon wedges on the baking sheet, if using.

    a step in making the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  3. Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the salmon pieces to a serving platter. If using, squeeze the broiled lemon wedges over the salmon. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with additional ground pepper, if desired.

    a step in making the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
7g Fat
12g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2 oz.
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 27%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Vitamin A 26µg
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Vitamin D 5µg
Vitamin E 1mg 8%
Folate 19µg
Vitamin K 13µg
Sodium 294mg 13%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 415mg 9%
Zinc 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 2µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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