Crispy and flavorful, these gluten-free salmon nuggets are crusted with almond flour and sesame seeds, which make them a healthier dinner or lunch alternative for your family and friends to enjoy.
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Ingredients and substitutions
Salmon - I use either frozen (thaw completely before cooking) or fresh skinless salmon fillets that I cut into nugget-size pieces.
Almond flour and sesame seeds - Not only does this combination give you crispy salmon nuggets, but it makes this dish low in carbs and keto-friendly.
Seasoning - Garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, salt, and ground pepper are ingredients that I use for my seasoning. Alternatively or additionally, you can use onion powder, cayenne pepper, and dry herbs like oregano for our salmon nuggets recipe.
Oil - Any flavorless oil will work in this easy salmon recipe. However, I think that extra mild olive oil makes this dish extra healthy.
Step by step directions
Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, sesame seeds, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Coat each piece of salmon with the dry mixture on each side and place it on a clean, dry plate.
Heat olive oil on a large non-stick frying skillet over a medium heat. The oil should cover the bottom of the skillet completely.
When hot, place the salmon nuggets on the skillet and cook for 2-3 mins on both sides or until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
Remove the nuggets onto a paper towel to rest and crisp up, then serve.
Serving ideas
You can serve our fried salmon nuggets with any dipping sauce of your choice, but if you ask me, I like to serve it with RANCH DIP or BLUE CHEESE DIP. You can also serve the nuggets with fresh lemon wedges, because fish goes well with lemon juice, doesn't it?
There are also a lot of side dishes that go well with salmon. KETO CUCUMBER SALAD, LOW CARB KETO CAULIFLOWER RICE, or OVEN ROASTED RUTABAGA RECIPE, to name a few.
Carbs in keto salmon nuggets
You can split this recipe into 4 servings. Each serving will have approximately 1g net carbs.
How to make baked salmon nuggets
After you've covered the salmon bites with the dry mixture, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven (preheated to 430F or 220C).
FAQ
The best way to reheat salmon is in an oven preheated to 400F or 200C for 5 minutes. However, 60 seconds in the microwave will do too.
It's done when the inner temperature reaches around 125F (50C) or it the meat flakes easily when pressed with a fork.
They will last in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Recipe
Salmon nuggets
Equipment
- Large (11-inch/28cm) non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb 500g skinless salmon filet cut into nugget-size pieces
- ⅓ cup 35g almond flour
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- On a large plate, combine the almond flour, sesame seeds, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Coat each piece of salmon with the dry mixture on each side and place it on a clean, dry plate.
- Heat olive oil on a large non-stick frying skillet over a medium heat. The oil should cover the bottom of the skillet completely.
- When hot, place the salmon nuggets on the skillet and cook for 2-3 mins on both sides or until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
- Remove the nuggets onto a paper towel to rest and crisp up, then serve.
Notes
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Lina
I made it last night and it was delicious.
Anna
Thank you for sharing!