Salmon Bites On The Griddle

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If you're looking to transform a simple salmon filet into a dish that’s both elegant and easy to make, these crispy salmon bites are the answer. By skinning, cubing, seasoning, and searing you can create delicious bite-sized pieces that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, a main dish, or adding them to your favorite salad, these salmon bites are sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Servings: people

Equipment

1 Traeger Flatrock Griddle
1 Filet Knife

Ingredients

1 whole Atlantic Salmon Fillet
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Smoked Q Rock's Anytime Seasoning
2 tbsp Smoked Q Rock's Big Easy Spice Blend
2 tsp Finishing Salt Coarse Sea Salt

Instructions

As I’m ready to prep my salmon, I turn on my griddle to a high heat to bring the griddle surface up to temp.
There are many ways to remove the skin, but the most efficient I’ve found is to make a small incision on the narrow end, then using a filet knife begin to separate the meat from the skin. Once you get a decent start, using a paper towel, grab hold of the partially separated skin, then place your hand in between the meat and skin to use it to separate all the skin.
With the skin separated from the meat, I use a knife to make roughly 1 or 1 ½ inch square cubes our of the salmon meat, before placing them in a bowl to season.
To begin I drizzle 1-2 tbsp of olive oil overall the salmon bites then toss to coat. After that, I add in 1 tbsp of Smoked Q Rock’s Anytime and 1 tbsp of Smoked Q Rock’s Big Easy before incorporating by mixing gently with my hands. After the first round, I repeat with the same spices to ensure a nice even coat.
Now after prepping the salmon bites, I take them over to the hot griddle and before placing them on I turn the heat down to a medium-high heat. Then I place them onthe griddle an allow then to sear. The key is to not over stir, rather leave them be for 3 minutes on each side before flipping and finishing.
Once all the salmon bites are to temp, I pull them off the griddle and in an optional step I apply a finishing salt that melts in as they cool slightly. After letting them rest and cool for 1-2 minutes, they are ready to serve!

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