Walnut-Crusted Salmon Bites with Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce
- Yield 6 servings
- Prep 20 mins
- Cook 12 mins
Get a double dose of omega-3s with these crunchy, fun-to-eat salmon bites. Baked in a walnut, crumb and cilantro mixture, these delicious morsels are complemented with a tangy Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts
- 3/4 cup pankow bread crumbs (available in Asian markets) or regular, seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- -- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped California walnuts
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion, white and pale green part
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Whisk together jam and vinegar; set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, combine walnuts, bread crumbs and cilantro. Process a few turns until blended but still a coarse texture.
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Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Brush salmon pieces with the jam mixture. Coat evenly with the walnut bread crumb mixture. Place on prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes.
Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce
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In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Serve with crispy salmon bites.
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Makes about 3/4 cup
