Baked Spiced Salmon & Potato Bites

Servings: 30 Pieces

INGREDIENTS

The Base:
800g Small Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
400g Fresh Salmon
1 Large egg (approx. 70g), lightly beaten
3 tbsp Olive oil (divided: 1 for salmon, 1 for mash, 1 for drizzling)

Aromatics & Spices:
4 cloves Garlic (10g), minced
2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
1 tsp Ground coriander
½ tsp Ground cumin
¼ tsp Cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
½ tsp Salt (plus more for potato water)
¼ tsp Black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Potatoes
Boil: Place peeled 2-3 cm potato chunks into a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12–15 minutes.
Test: They are ready when a fork slides through with zero resistance.
Dry: Drain thoroughly in a colander. Let them cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Salmon
Sear: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the salmon for about 7 minutes per side.
Flake: Remove from heat, let it cool, and use a fork to flake the salmon into small pieces.

3. Bloom the Spices
Sauté: Using the same pan (retaining the flavorful salmon drippings), add the minced garlic, green onions, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper.
Aroma: Sauté for only 30 seconds until fragrant. Turn off the heat and let cool.
Combine: Add the boiled, dried potatoes directly into the pan with the sautéed spices.

4. Mix and Form
Mash: In the same pan, mash the potatoes together with the spices, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
Bind: Add the flaked salmon, the beaten egg, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Mix until the mixture reaches a "dough-like" consistency.
Shape: Roll the mixture into balls roughly 4 cm (1.5 inches) in diameter.

5. Bake to Perfection
Setup: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drizzle: Place the balls on the tray and lightly drizzle or spray the tops with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil.
Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes.
Flip: Halfway through (at the 10-12 minute mark), gently turn the balls over to ensure an even golden-brown crisp on all sides

Serving your guests something handmade with local St-Ubalde potatoes and fresh salmon shows a level of care that no store-bought snack can match. It’s a flavorful way to share a little love and high-quality cooking with your favorite people during a weekend gathering.