Baked Cajun Salmon Bites
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cut the salmon fillets into 2.5cm / 1″ cubes.
- 2Combine the Cajun seasoning ingredients (paprika, cooking salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and olive oil) in a bowl and mix well.
- 3Add the salmon cubes to the bowl with the spice mix and coat them evenly.
- 4Scrunch a sheet of foil lightly, unfold without flattening the crinkles, then place it on a baking tray, securing it by folding over the tray edges. Do a second piece to cover the whole tray.
- 5Spread the seasoned salmon pieces evenly on the crinkly foil on the baking tray.
- 6Bake the salmon at 240°C/460°F (220°C fan-forced) for 12 minutes until the surface is golden and the inside is perfectly cooked and succulent.
- 7Serve the baked salmon bites, garnished with green onions and topped with sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless, cut into 2.5cm / 1″ cubes
- 1.5 tsp paprika (regular/sweet, smoked also lovely)
- 0.75 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for table salt, +50% for flakes)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (don’t sub with fresh garlic, will burn)
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper, optional for slight spiciness
- 2.5 tsp brown sugar, tightly pack the spoon measure else you’ll be short
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
Equipment
cutting boardknifebowlspatulaaluminium foilbaking trayovenchopstickstongs
Tips
- The brown sugar helps caramelize the salmon in the oven.
- Laying salmon on crinkly foil prevents soggy bottoms and sticking to the foil.
- Serve in bowls, tacos, or salads.