10-Minute Crispy Salmon Bites (Easy Salmon Recipe!) #salmon #shorts

Crispy Salmon Bites are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and drizzled with spicy and creamy harissa Greek yogurt sauce. This easy salmon recipe takes only 10 minutes to make, and you can serve as a main or an appetizer! #salmon #salmonbites #easysalmonrecipe #salmonrecipes #salmon

You’ll love how quickly these salmon bites come together—just season, sear, and drizzle with that bold harissa-yogurt sauce. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, a party spread, or anytime you want something a little special without spending all evening in the kitchen.

For the Salmon Bites
▢1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
▢1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
▢1/2 teaspoon sumac
▢Kosher salt
▢Freshly ground black pepper
▢1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
▢Extra virgin olive oil
▢1 to 2 green onions, finely chopped
▢Lime wedges

For the Harissa-Yogurt sauce
▢1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
▢2 tablespoons harissa paste
▢1 teaspoon honey
▢1 lime, juiced
▢Kosher salt

1. Mix the seasoning. In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, Aleppo pepper, cumin, sumac, and a big pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Prepare and season the salmon. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch pieces. Season well with the prepared seasoning mix. Toss to coat.
3. Make the harissa-yogurt sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, harissa, honey, lime and a big pinch of kosher salt (about 1/2 teaspoon). Whisk well until smooth. Set aside for now.
4. Sear the salmon. In a large nonstick skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or enough to lightly coat the bottom of the the skillet) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange the salmon in the pan in one single layer (do not crowd the pan). Reduce the heat to medium and use a fish spatula to gently press the salmon down for a few seconds. Allow the salmon to cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes or until the bottom is crispy and the middle flesh is looking more cooked, then turn over and cook for another 1 to 2 minute or so until the salmon flakes easily at the touch of a fork.
5. Garnish and serve. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate or platter and squeeze some fresh lime juice on top. Garnish with a drizzle of the harissa-yogurt sauce and the chopped green onions. Serve immediately with the remainder of the harissa-yogurt sauce to the side.

So, I made these salmon bites like two dinners in a row, and no one in my family complained. This just might be our favorite salmon dinner at the moment. We’ve all been trying to eat a little bit more protein that we actually like, and this one is a true winner, especially because it comes together in like 15 minutes. Nice and crispy on the outside, melting tender on the inside, and the bold Mediterranean seasoning. A little bit of good extra virgin olive oil for that beautiful crust. And then the final finishing touch, yogurt haresa sauce. It is a must.