Crispy Fried Salmon Bites with Garlic-Lemon Aioli 🧄🍋🐟

Golden on the outside, tender on the inside — these salmon bites are seasoned, battered, and fried to crispy perfection. Serve with a zesty garlic-lemon aioli for the ultimate flavor punch.

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Ingredients (Serves 3–4):

For the salmon:
• 500 g (1.1 lb) skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• Salt & pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the aioli:
• ½ cup mayo
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt to taste

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Steps:
1️⃣ Season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika & garlic powder. Chill in buttermilk 15 min.
2️⃣ Mix flour & cornstarch. Coat salmon bites, shaking off excess.
3️⃣ Fry in hot oil (350 °F / 175 °C) for 3–4 min until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel.
4️⃣ Whisk all aioli ingredients. Serve salmon hot with dip.

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