Baked Salmon Snack Bites (Printable)
Golden, tender salmon bites with fresh herbs and citrus. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish & Protein
01 - 12 oz skinless salmon fillet, finely diced
02 - 1 large egg
→ Vegetables & Herbs
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 small shallot, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Binders & Seasoning
07 - 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For Serving (Optional)
12 - Lemon wedges
13 - Greek yogurt or crème fraîche for dipping
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced salmon, egg, chives, dill, shallot, and lemon zest.
03 - Add breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
04 - Using damp hands, form the mixture into 20 small balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the bites are golden and cooked through.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges and your choice of dip.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They are the ultimate crowd pleaser that even people who swear they dislike fish end up devouring.
- The texture is perfectly crispy outside while remaining incredibly tender inside.
02 -
- Using damp hands is the only trick to stop the sticky mixture from clinging to your fingers.
- Over mixing the salmon will make the bites tough so handle the mixture as little as possible.
03 -
- If the mixture feels too wet add another tablespoon of breadcrumbs to stabilize it.
- A pinch of smoked paprika can add a lovely depth that mimics outdoor grilling.