BBQ Salmon Bites
BBQ Salmon bites are the best way to eat salmon. They're tossed in a flavorful spice mix and then pan-seared to perfection. So easy and delicious, and best of all - no marinating or oven required!
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, bones and skin removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
BBQ Spice Mix
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sweet Chili Mustard (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ½ - 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
Instructions
- Mix together the coconut sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cut the salmon into 1.5-inch cubes and add to a bowl along with one tablespoon of the olive oil and the spice mixture. Thoroughly mix everything together.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add in the seasoned salmon cubes and arrange in a single layer. Cook on one side for 4 minutes, flip over and cook another 2-3 minutes, depending on preference of doneness.
- While the salmon cooks, mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Don't like spicy things? Leave out the sriracha for a delicious honey mustard instead.
Notes
Top tip: Don’t worry about the cubes being perfect. Fillets can vary quite a bit in thickness, so just keep on an eye on them while they cook, removing the thinner pieces from the pan a minute or two early.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
No coconut sugar? - use brown sugar or another granulated sugar instead.
No salmon? – arctic char, trout, or tilapia are great substitutes.
No smoked paprika? - use sweet paprika instead.
No garlic powder? - you can use minced fresh garlic instead.
No onion powder? - just leave it out.
No dijon mustard? - use yellow mustard instead.
Variations - use another spice blend, or dipping sauce such as Japanese spicy mayo or chipotle lime mayo.