Blackened Salmon Bites
These Blackened Salmon Bites are perfectly flaky, flavorful, and ready in about 20 minutes. Cutting the salmon into small pieces means it cooks quickly, stays soft, and soaks up every bit of the homemade blackened seasoning: paprika, garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, and a little brown sugar. Serve them over fluffy rice with your favorite veggie for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 6- ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: cayenne pepper parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Turn the oven on to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Remove skin from the salmon and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Add salmon to a bowl and toss with olive oil, spices, sugar, salt, and pepper until all pieces are well coated.
- Add the salmon bites to the baking sheet, spreading evenly in one layer.
- Place in the oven to broil for 10 minutes (make sure the oven is already hot before adding the salmon). Flip the salmon and broil for another 5 minutes (keep an eye that the salmon doesn’t get too blackened all over, as some ovens may broil more quickly or strongly than others).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.