Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these Caesar Salmon Bites bring together all the classic flavors of a Caesar salad in a fresh, fun way. Tender, bite-size chunks of heart-healthy salmon are coated in a creamy Caesar dressing. To ramp up the flavor, we add more garlic, cracked black pepper and Parmesan cheese to ensure that unmistakable traditional Caesar flavor. These bites take just 25 minutes from start to finish—perfect as a last-minute appetizer. They’re also a great protein-rich addition to any salad or grain bowl. Read on for our expert tips, including how to ensure the best bake on these bites.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Space the salmon pieces apart on the baking sheet so the hot air can evenly circulate around them, lightly browning the top and sides.
• Look for skinless salmon or ask to have the skin removed at the seafood counter. 
• Use pieces of salmon with the same thickness to ensure you don’t undercook or overcook your salmon. Center-cut pieces will work the best.

Nutrition Notes

• Salmon is considered a fatty fish, but the fat is heart- and brain-healthy omega-3s. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein, and its pink color is evidence of the antioxidants hiding in its flesh. Some types of salmon, like sockeye, provide high levels of vitamin D, a nutrient found in very few foods. 
• Parmesan cheese adds a bit more protein and some calcium to these bites. It is one of the saltier cheeses, so if your body is sensitive to sodium, you could reduce the amount of salt you add to this recipe or skip it altogether.
• Yogurt Caesar salad dressing is a tasty concoction of several ingredients, and what exactly is in yours will depend on the brand. Essentially, though, yogurt Caesar dressing has several dairy components, including yogurt and Parmesan cheese, and may also contain buttermilk. All these ingredients add calcium and protein to these bites.