Lemon Garlic Salmon Bites

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pink peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 medium lemon, cut into 8 wedges (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, garlic, ground pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium nonreactive bowl until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Add salmon; toss until evenly coated. Let the salmon marinate, uncovered, at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a broiler-safe baking sheet with foil. Arrange the salmon pieces in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle the remaining marinade over the salmon. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place lemon wedges on the baking sheet, if using.
  3. Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the salmon pieces to a serving platter. If using, squeeze the broiled lemon wedges over the salmon. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with additional ground pepper, if desired.