Keto Salmon Bites: Deliciously Easy Recipes for a Healthy Meal

Salmon is a favorite fish to eat because it’s mild and super easy to prepare. This article provides a variety of recipes for preparing salmon bites, offering options for different cooking methods and flavor preferences. These recipes are perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, and delicious meals that even the "salmon-haters" will enjoy.

Teriyaki Salmon Bites

These Asian salmon bites turn out flaky, juicy, and absolutely delicious with the homemade teriyaki sauce. This teriyaki glazed salmon is the perfect keto weeknight dinner when you are short on time but want something amazing.

Ingredients for Teriyaki Sauce:

• Low sodium soy sauce
• Pre-grated ginger
• Garlic (or garlic powder)
• Brown sugar substitute (or liquid allulose)
• Rice wine vinegar
• Red Chili (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut the salmon into bite-size cubes.
2. Marinate the salmon in the teriyaki sauce.
3. Pan-fry the salmon to perfection.

Making your own Teriyaki Sauce at home is super easy and a great way to control the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce. The sauce compliments the salmon perfectly and is sweet, tangy, and thick.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These ultra nutritious and tasty air fryer salmon bites are a spin on traditional nuggets.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets, cut into cubes
• Olive oil
• Sugar-free honey
• Soy sauce
• Paprika
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Add your marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl, including olive oil, honey, soy sauce, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the salmon chunks and toss, coating them in the tasty marinade.
4. Add the coated salmon bites to the air fryer basket and fry for 6-8 minutes.
5. Crispy and cooked-through salmon means it's time to eat!

These salmon bites make a super tasty snack (or meal!) all on their own. For a more robust meal, serve your bites over a simple cauliflower rice or a bed of greens and dress it up with low-carb vegetables like bok choy and bell peppers.

Read also: Easy Low-Carb Cheese Crackers

Tips for Air Frying Salmon:

• Cook your salmon bites for 6-8 minutes in the air fryer.
• 400 degrees Fahrenheit is the sweet spot for salmon in the air fryer.
• When cooking salmon in the air fryer, always place the skin side down.
• Make sure to grease your pan well to avoid sticking.

Cheesy Parmesan Almond Crumb Salmon Nuggets

A low carb take on fish sticks. Using fresh salmon fillets instead of cod in this recipe to help boost your omega3 intake.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• Almond flour
• Parmesan or nutritional yeast
• Onion and garlic powder
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper
• Coconut milk or heavy cream
• Eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F/ 200C / 180C fan.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl (almond flour, parmesan or nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.) Place in a shallow rimmed bowl or large plate.
3. Add coconut milk or heavy cream and eggs to a clean bowl and whisk using a fork or balloon whisk to combine.
4. Slice the salmon into 1 inch nuggets, make about 20 pieces.
5. Coat each piece in the crumb then egg mix then back into the crumb again.
6. Gently place the breaded salmon nuggets on a baking tray.
7. Spray with oil or line with greaseproof paper and bake for 6 - 8 mins then turn and bake further 5 - 8 mins until golden.
8. Option to fry; add about an inch high of oil to a high sided skillet, heat until hot and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden. Don’t over flip though or they will lose the crumb. If frying place on kitchen paper to drain excess oil.

Blackened Salmon Bites

It’s quick, doesn’t make a mess, and comes out perfectly.

Ingredients:

• Fresh or frozen salmon
• Olive oil spray
• Spices (paprika, black pepper)

Instructions:

1. Put the salmon cubes in a large bowl and spritz with olive oil spray.
2. Combine all the spices, from paprika to black pepper in a small bowl and mix.
3. Air Fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness, for the best results.

If the salmon is frozen, it’s best to let it thaw before air frying. You can do this a couple of ways: Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, or place the fish, sealed in a bag, in a bowl filled with cold water and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Keto Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Chili Garlic Sauce

This keto seafood dinner is sure to be one of your favorites and it’s both low carb and high protein.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet
• Chili garlic sauce
• Soy sauce
• Swerve brown sugar sweetener (or Lakanto golden or any other brown sugar sweeter of choice)

Instructions:

1. First make sure you salmon filet doesn't have any skin. If it does, take it off. Then cut the salmon into large bite sized pieces or chunks roughly 1 inch cubes. Place in a large bowl.
2. In a smaller mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sweetener and garlic chili sauce.
3. Pour over the salmon pieces and mix around to coat all the bites. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
4. Spray the basket of the air fryer.
5. Pour the bites and make sure they are in a single layer and don't overlap.
6. Set temperature to 400°F then baking for 5-8 minutes.
7. Check at 5 minutes to see if the bites are golden brown and done. If not put them back in and cook for a few more minutes. Cooking times may vary. The internal temperature should be between 135°F - 145°F using a meat thermometer.
8. Take out and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

The marinade give these salmon chunks a caramelized flavor and it just makes them so delicious.

Read also: Keto Calorie Counting: A Detailed Guide

Serving Suggestions

Salmon bites are incredibly versatile and can be served in numerous ways:

• As a Snack: Enjoy them on their own for a quick and healthy snack.
• Over Rice or Greens: Create a balanced meal by serving the bites over cauliflower rice or a bed of fresh greens.
• With Vegetables: Add low-carb vegetables like bok choy and bell peppers to create a nutritious and filling dish.
• With Sauce: Serve with tartar sauce or one of these hibachi sauces to go with it!
• On a Salad: Try them on top of a salad with with cilantro and an Asian dressing.
• With Side Dishes: If you are not low carb, you can just serve with your favorite side dish like potatoes, pasta or rice to make it a delicious meal.

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