Sweet and Spicy Salmon Bites

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Sweet and Spicy Salmon Bites

These Sweet and Spicy Baked Salmon Bites are the perfect quick and easy dinner. They come together in under 30 minutes including the prep time, and are the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, savory, and herbaceous!

Prep Time12

Cook Time12

Total Time24

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

instant read thermometer

Ingredients

Salmon

1 pound salmon cut into chunks and skin removed
1 tablespoon oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt to taste
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional and to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme optional can sub for dried
3-4 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

3-4 tablespoons hot sauce to taste
2-3 tablespoons honey to taste
Juice of ½ a lemon

Instructions

Preheat the oven or air fryer to 425°F. Season the salmon with all of the seasonings, fresh thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, and drizzle with oil. Toss well to coat.
1 pound salmon, 1 tablespoon oil, Zest of 1 lemon, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 3-4 cloves garlic, 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme
In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings.
3-4 tablespoons hot sauce, 2-3 tablespoons honey, Juice of ½ a lemon
Drizzle the salmon pieces with about half of the sauce, reserving half for serving.
Air fry or bake for 8-12 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 120-125°F when inserted into the salmon.
Drizzle with the rest of the sauce, and enjoy right away!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon cooks quickly, so we recommend keeping an eye on the temperature with a thermometer to avoid overcooking. We'd recommend aiming for 120-125°F for a perfect cook.

Adjust the seasonings to taste. Add hot sauce and spicy seasonings to taste. The amount of heat you want is entirely up to you.

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