Sweet Maple Salmon Bites with Creamy Dijon Drizzle
Sweet Maple Salmon Bites with Creamy Dijon Drizzle
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Dijon Drizzle
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper for the salmon glaze. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the oil is shimmering, add the salmon cubes to the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the reserved maple glaze over the salmon bites and toss gently to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly and caramelize.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
While the salmon cooks, prepare the creamy Dijon drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced chives, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Transfer the maple-glazed salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the creamy Dijon sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Sweet Maple Salmon Bites with Creamy Dijon Drizzle
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Dijon Drizzle
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper for the salmon glaze. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the oil is shimmering, add the salmon cubes to the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the reserved maple glaze over the salmon bites and toss gently to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly and caramelize.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
While the salmon cooks, prepare the creamy Dijon drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced chives, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Transfer the maple-glazed salmon bites to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the creamy Dijon sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min