Crispy Fried Salmon Tenders Recipe | How to cook salmon | Salmon recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Ground oats provide a healthier coating, while regular breadcrumbs can be more affordable.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a lean alternative, and canned salmon is budget-friendly.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and add Louisiana hot sauce, then set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour with ground black pepper, garlic powder, Slap Your Mama seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning, whisking until well mixed.

Trim the salmon fillets to make them uniform, then cut them into long pieces to form tenders.

Lightly sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over the salmon pieces, rubbing it in gently.

Dip each salmon piece into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated.

Dredge the coated salmon in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess flour and placing them on a plate.

Let the coated salmon sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flour to adhere better before frying.

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or large pot.

Carefully add the salmon pieces to the hot oil, frying for about 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, being careful not to overcook.

Remove the salmon tenders from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Prepare a quick sauce by mixing Dijon mustard, mayo, and Louisiana hot sauce.

Plate the crispy salmon tenders and serve with the sauce.

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