Marry Me Salmon Bites
Marry Me Salmon Bites
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon, cut into 1-inch chunks
- salt, as needed
- black pepper, as needed
- garlic powder, as needed
- onion powder, as needed
- paprika, as needed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons sundried tomato pesto, such as Bella Sun Luci with whole pine nuts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- white rice, cooked, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon chunks dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, season the salmon generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Ensure all sides of the salmon are coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sear the salmon: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the seasoned salmon chunks to the hot pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crispy and cooked through. Remove the seared salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan with any remaining oil and butter, add the diced small onion. Sauté over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Build the sauce: Stir in the sundried tomato pesto into the sautéed onions and garlic. Mix well to combine. Season the mixture lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the cream: Pour the heavy cream into the pan. Stir continuously until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce begins to gently simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Combine and simmer: Carefully return the seared salmon chunks to the pan, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Allow the dish to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the salmon to absorb the rich flavors of the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Finish and serve: Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the salmon and sauce. Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately over fluffy white rice.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Marry Me Salmon Bites
For the Salmon Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon, cut into 1-inch chunks
- salt, as needed
- black pepper, as needed
- garlic powder, as needed
- onion powder, as needed
- paprika, as needed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons sundried tomato pesto, such as Bella Sun Luci with whole pine nuts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- white rice, cooked, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon chunks dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, season the salmon generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Ensure all sides of the salmon are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sear the salmon: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the seasoned salmon chunks to the hot pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crispy and cooked through. Remove the seared salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan with any remaining oil and butter, add the diced small onion. Sauté over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Build the sauce: Stir in the sundried tomato pesto into the sautéed onions and garlic. Mix well to combine. Season the mixture lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the cream: Pour the heavy cream into the pan. Stir continuously until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce begins to gently simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Combine and simmer: Carefully return the seared salmon chunks to the pan, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Allow the dish to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the salmon to absorb the rich flavors of the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Finish and serve: Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the salmon and sauce. Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately over fluffy white rice.
⏱️ 3 min