Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

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These marinated salmon bites make a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pink peppercorns offer a bit of spice and a slightly floral flavor, but freshly ground black peppercorns work well too. (Since black pepper has a stronger flavor, you’ll need just a quarter of the amount.) This appetizer can be served with toothpicks and a light creamy sauce for dipping, or as a main dish served on a bed of brown rice. Leftovers can be used to top a green salad or stuffed into pita bread with lettuce and tzatziki for an easy sandwich.

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Amanda Holstein
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Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Published on December 1, 2023
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Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pink peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 medium lemon, cut into 8 wedges (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, garlic, ground pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium nonreactive bowl until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Add salmon; toss until evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate, uncovered, at room temperature for 15 minutes.

    a step in making the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  2. Position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a broiler-safe baking sheet with foil. Arrange the salmon pieces in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle the remaining marinade over the salmon. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place lemon wedges on the baking sheet, if using.

    a step in making the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

  3. Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the salmon pieces to a serving platter. If using, squeeze the broiled lemon wedges over the salmon. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with additional ground pepper, if desired.

    a step in making the Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
7g Fat
12g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2 oz.
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 27%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Vitamin A 26µg
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Vitamin D 5µg
Vitamin E 1mg 8%
Folate 19µg
Vitamin K 13µg
Sodium 294mg 13%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 415mg 9%
Zinc 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 2µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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