Crispy Salmon Bites with Harissa-Yogurt Sauce

The crunchy salmon bites are tender inside, crunchy outside and seasoned with the spicy and creamy sauce of Harissa-Yogurt. It only takes 15 minutes to do and you can serve as the main or as an appetizer!

I recently tried a recipe for crunchy salmon bites with a little Asian touch: sweetness, slightly fried and finished with a spicy Aioli of Thai chili pepper. They were good, but I couldn’t help wondering how they would have a flavor with a Mediterranean aromatic profile. So I started experimenting in my kitchen with hot spices like Smoked paprika, cuminand a little Aleppo Pepper– And I was so happy with how they turned out to be! The flavor is smoked and earthy, a large contrast with a quick and creamy sauce of Harissa-Yogurt.

You will like how quickly these salmon bites come together: only season, sear and rain with that bold Harissa yogurt sauce. They are perfect for weekdays, a party or every time you want something a little special without spending all evening in the kitchen.

What’s in crunchy salmon bites?

These crunchy salmon bites are combined only with a few simple ingredients, mostly points of view! Feel free to change spices to keep things interesting. Exchange our mixture of fish without salt for a connection or USA Ras El Hanout For a warm North African touch: play magnificently with the sauce.

For salmon bites:

• Salmon: Choose a thick fillet, stopped, cut in the center (fresh or previously frozen it is fine) so you can easily cut it into uniform pieces. If you use a piece of salmon from the tail of the fillet, the pieces will be too thin and will be too fast. I like to remove the skin for this recipe, but you can leave it on, if this is more your style.
• Spanish paprika smoked It gives salmon a deep and smoky heat and an excellent brick red color.
• Garlic powder It gives a terrose depth and a thin taste of garlic without overwhelming the fish.
• Aleppo pepper bows Add to Mild and fruity heat. For a more intense spice, substitutes for crushed chilli flakes.
• Cumin on the ground Bring heat and a slightly hazelnut flavor that beautifully completes salmon.
• SumacA dry spice based on crushed berries, adds a lemon flavor that illuminates the dish.
• Kosher and black pepper salt: A generous pinch of each to bring everything in balance.
• Extra virgin olive oil: I only use a splash of Evoo in a non -stick pan to obtain a crunchy scald on salmon without worrying that it attacks.
• Green onions They are a fresh and delicate side dish and add a touch of color and flavor in the end.
• Lime: I like to serve them with lime wedges so that people can add a lime juice narrow before eating to lift the entire dish. Feel free to use lemon instead.

For Harissa-Yogurt sauce:

• Greek yogurt It is creamy and spicy; It is my favorite base for a healthy immersion sauce. Have you tried to do your yogurt? It is easier than I thought!
• Harissa pasta: This North African chili pepper dough gives the sauce a smoked and spicy spine and a red-orange color. More on this below!
• Honey He adds a touch of sweetness to balance Harissa’s warmth.
• Lime juice It works well with the tanks of yogurt a Add even more brightness and zing citrus. Feel free to replace the lemon.
• Kosher salt Raise the flavor of the sauce.

Spotlight Ingredient

If you are cooking with me for a while, you already know how much I love Harissa! This North African pepper paste is one of my ways of reference to add bold and smoky heat and the right depth of flavor to all types of Mediterranean dishes. Made with dried peppers in the sun, garlic, olive oil and spices like cumin AND corianderHarissa brings a more complex than fiery heat: it is spicy, yes, but also earthy and only a little fruity.

Stock two types in the shop:

Do you want to try to create yours? Use our homemade Harissa recipe; You can customize the heat by adding more or less Cayenne to adapt to your preferences.

How to make crunchy salmon bites

• Mix the spice mixture: In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon of smoked Spanish paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper (or 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes), 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of Sumac, and a large pinch of kosher and chilli salt and mixed well.
• Prepare the salmon: Pat 1 pound of salmon fillets without dry leather and cut into 1 -inch cubes. Season well with the mixture of spices and launch to cover.
• Prepare the Harissa-Yogurt sauce: In a bowl, beat 1/4 cup of simple Greek yogurt together, 2 tablespoons of harissa pasta, 1 teaspoon of honey, the juice of 1 lime and about 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
• Sear the salmon: Heats about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once shiny, arrange the pieces of salmon in a single layer (if necessary, works in lots). Reduce the heat to the medium and gently press with a fish spatula. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until it is crunchy on the bottom. Turn the pieces of salmon and cook for another 1-2 minutes, up to cooking and shaky.
• Finish and serve: Transfer to a service plate. Squeeze the fresh lime juice at the top, garnish with chopped green onions and season with the Harissa yogurt sauce. Serve immediately with any extra sauce on the side.

What to serve with crispy salmon bowls

I love to serve crunchy salmon morsels as part of a hot climate party spread with a spicy watermelon salad or my Mediterranean avocado salad. They are also delicious with one side of Lemony Pearl Couscous with spinach and whiten asparagus for a more filled dinner.

Save any leftovers and uses with diced cucumber, tomato and avocado to overcome a bowl of wheat. Ivaluta on top of any remaining sauce! However I serve them, these crunchy salmon bites are a funny way and full of flavor to bring the Mediterranean to the night table.

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