Description
These Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce offer a delightful combination of tender salmon and a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is both elegant and simple to prepare, making it a standout choice for your next meal.
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 2 salmon filets (6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1-2 limes, squeezed
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (59.5g) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and cut into 1-inch squares. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss with salmon.
- Cook the salmon: Air fry the salmon bites in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and add heavy cream, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined and heated through.
- Combine and serve: Pour the garlic cream sauce over the cooked salmon bites and serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 387mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
