Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka Recipe
Bite-sized salmon tikka is an Indian-inspired recipe with ground cayenne and ground turmeric that is quick, tasty, and ideal as a short snack or a meal.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Serving
2
Difficulty
Easy
Salmon is versatile and highly nutritious, and it can be bought fresh or frozen. This Indian-inspired bite-sized salmon tikka recipe is quick and tasty, ideal as a short snack or a meal eaten with a salad. Serve it with masala chai. You can try this recipe with any white fish, such as cod, haddock, pollock, etc.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces wild Pacific salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup oil for frying
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 229
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 629mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 45mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 453mg
Directions
1. Step 1
Combine cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a bowl; add salmon and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. While oil is heating, sprinkle cornstarch over salmon; toss to coat.
3. Step 3
Add salmon to the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
4. Cook’s Note
Vary the heat and seasoning level according to taste; you can use paprika rather than cayenne for a milder version. I use a full teaspoon of salt.
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