Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites with Creamy Dill Dip
Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites with Creamy Dill Dip
Ingredients
For the Creamy Dill Dip
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Creamy Dill Dip: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped fresh dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dip is smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salmon.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Salmon Bites: Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels. In a separate medium bowl, toss the salmon pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Cook the Salmon Bites: Heat the cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the seasoned salmon pieces to the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Sear the Salmon: Cook the salmon bites for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown, slightly crispy on the exterior, and cooked through to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Serve: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions. Serve warm with the chilled Creamy Dill Dip on the side, perfect for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min
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Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites with Creamy Dill Dip
Ingredients
For the Creamy Dill Dip
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Creamy Dill Dip: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped fresh dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dip is smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salmon.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Salmon Bites: Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels. In a separate medium bowl, toss the salmon pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Cook the Salmon Bites: Heat the cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the seasoned salmon pieces to the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Sear the Salmon: Cook the salmon bites for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown, slightly crispy on the exterior, and cooked through to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Serve: Transfer the cooked salmon bites to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions. Serve warm with the chilled Creamy Dill Dip on the side, perfect for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min