06/16/2026
Pickle-Brined Crispy Salmon Nuggets
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Steps:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the salmon pieces and pickle juice. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
4. In a third shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs.
5. Remove the salmon from the pickle juice and allow any excess liquid to drip off.
6. Dredge each piece of salmon in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
7. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
8. Carefully add the salmon nuggets to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Remove the nuggets from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.