Crispy Salmon Cubes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon Bites
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2 tablespoons cornmeal
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ teaspoon maple syrup
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 lb. salmon, cut into chunks about 3-inches wide
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½ lime, squeezed for juice
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¼ cup peanut oil
→ Avocado Onion Relish
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½ lime, squeezed for juice
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¼ cup finely chopped red onion
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Salt and pepper, adjust to your liking
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2 avocados, diced into cubes
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½ tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
# Instructions:
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Slice the salmon into chunks about 3 inches long and pat them dry. You can decide to leave the skin on or remove it—it’s up to you.
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Grab a big bowl and stir together the paprika, cayenne, salt, maple syrup, lime juice, and pepper. Make sure it’s all smooth and blended.
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Drop the salmon pieces into the seasoning mix and make sure each piece is evenly covered. Let them sit and soak up the flavors for 15 minutes.
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When you’re ready to fry, sprinkle cornmeal onto the seasoned salmon and toss everything gently so all the pieces get a nice coating.
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Warm up the peanut oil in a pan over medium heat (a cast iron skillet works great). Lay the salmon pieces in the pan and cook for a couple minutes on one side until golden, then flip them to cook through.
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In another bowl, toss together the chopped avocado, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix it gently so the avocado doesn’t mash.
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Take the salmon out of the pan and serve it up alongside the cool avocado relish. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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These salmon chunks are flavored with spices, a bit of zest, and sweetness, then pan-fried for a crispy finish.
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Feel free to leave the skin on the salmon or take it off, depending on how you prefer it.
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The creamy avocado relish is a chilled and smooth contrast to the spiced salmon bites.
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Serve these salmon bites at your next get-together as a fun finger food, or enjoy them for dinner with extra sides.