Crispy Salmon Strips Herb Tartar
These crispy salmon strips paired with a creamy herb tartar dip offer a flavorful, crunchy dish perfect for appetizers or quick dinners.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 3 Shallow Dishes for breading station
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet skin removed, cut into strips
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon strips dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp well during cooking.
- Prepare a breading station with flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in a second, and a mixture of panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Dredge each salmon strip in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip flour-coated strips into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the strips in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry salmon strips in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove cooked strips and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and capers until smooth.
- Season the tartar dip with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the crispy salmon strips hot alongside the herb tartar dip.
Notes
- Add lemon zest to the tartar dip for extra flavor.
- Try other fresh herbs like dill or chives in the dip.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness.