Pan-Seared Salmon Bites with Creamy Herb Sauce

Servings

3–4 servings

Total Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

Salmon

• 500 g fresh salmon fillet, skin removed

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

Creamy Herb Sauce

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Garnish

• extra chopped herbs

• lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

Cut salmon into large cubes or bite-sized pieces.

Season with:

• salt

• black pepper

• paprika

Let sit 5–10 minutes.

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2. Sear the Salmon

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add salmon pieces and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.

Remove and set aside.

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3. Make the Herb Sauce

In the same pan reduce heat to medium-low.

Add:

• garlic

• heavy cream

Simmer 2 minutes, then stir in:

• Greek yogurt

• lemon juice

• parsley

• cilantro

• salt and pepper.

Cook 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

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4. Combine

Return salmon to the pan and gently coat with sauce.

Cook 1 minute just to warm through.

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5. Serve

Transfer to a plate and drizzle with extra sauce.

Garnish with:

• chopped herbs

• lemon wedges.

Serve with:

• rice

• roasted vegetables

• pasta.

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✅ Flavor profile

• crispy outside salmon

• rich creamy herb sauce

• bright citrus freshness

• tender juicy fish

Perfect for:

• quick seafood dinners

• elegant restaurant-style meals

• viral food videos 🐟✨