Chipotle Lime Salmon Bites
Servings 2
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 8-12 oz. boneless salmon filet, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbl. Olive oil
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. chipotle powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Honey Lime Sauce:
- 2 Tbl. fresh lime juice (about 1-2 limes)
- 2 tsp. honey
- ¼ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. sweet paprika
Instructions
For the Salmon:
- Place the salmon piece in a bowl and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- In another small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until combined and pour over the salmon.
- Carefully toss until each piece of fish is evenly coated and set aside. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer or oven to 425℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- After the salmon is done marinating, transfer the pieces to the baking sheet, keeping them an inch apart.
- Bake or air fry for 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
For the Sauce:
- In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat, add in the lime juice, honey, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika. Stir together and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, just until it get hot enough for the honey to melt and ingredients are well incorporated.
- Remove from heat and evenly pour the sauce over the salmon bites.
- Serve with your choice of sides!
Notes
To store, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. It can also be marinated in advance, about 1-2 days before cooking.
To Freeze, mix the marinate with the pieces of raw salmon in a freezer-friendly bag. Lay flat in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, remove from the freezer and allow to thaw overnight in the fridge or a few hours on the countertop. Then cook as instructed.