Description
Learn how to make delicious salmon bites with a creamy caper-chive sauce in this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal!
Ingredients
- – 1 lb (454 g) center-cut salmon fillet, skin removed and diced to 1-inch chunks
- – 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) coarse sea salt
- – 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- – 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) smoked paprika or sweet paprika
- – 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
- – 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) agave nectar (optional)
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- – Olive oil spray for the air fryer basket
- – 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped chive for garnish
- – Creamy caper chive sauce
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to its standard preheat setting.
- Remove the skin from the salmon, or have a fishmonger do it for you. Cut the fillet into 1-inch (2.54 cm) pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Combine the salmon pieces with the sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, agave nectar, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly to ensure the salmon is evenly coated. I use a cooking glove for this step.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, and arrange the salmon pieces with space between them. You may need to cook them in two rounds. Cook in the air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, open the basket and let it sit for 10 seconds to allow the meat to contract slightly, making it easier to detach from the basket. Carefully transfer the salmon pieces to a serving dish to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Sprinkle chopped chive over the salmon bites and serve them alongside the creamy caper-chive sauce. Enjoy them while warm.
Notes
- Try enhancing the marinade with 1-2 tsp of agave nectar for a touch of sweetness before air frying.
- Make sure to space out the salmon in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Use a cooking glove to evenly coat the salmon with the seasoning for better flavor distribution.