Half-Smoked Salmon Bites
Smoky, sweet, and savory salmon bites, glazed with a maple-soy reduction, served with lemon wedges. This Nordic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1, cut into wedges lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dill, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Add 4 oz salmon cubes and toss to coat.
- Step 2: Spread 1/4 cup breadcrumbs on a plate. Press each salmon cube into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
