🍣 Sweet Chili Salmon Bites with Lime Yogurt Dip (Mediterranean Twist)
These Sweet Chili Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside, and coated in a sticky sweet-spicy glaze. Paired with a cool, zesty lime yogurt dip, this dish is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or light Mediterranean-style dinner.
Ready in under 25 minutes and packed with protein!
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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High-protein & omega-3 rich
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Quick and easy (weeknight friendly)
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Sweet, spicy & creamy flavor combo
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Air fryer, oven, or pan option
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Perfect for meal prep or entertaining
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salmon Bites
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500g salmon fillet (skin removed, cut into cubes)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
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1 teaspoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
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1 teaspoon honey (optional, for extra glaze)
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
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Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
For the Lime Yogurt Dip
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1 small garlic clove (minced or grated)
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Salt to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and cut into bite-sized cubes.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Cook the Salmon
Pan Method:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook salmon cubes 2–3 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through.
Air Fryer Method:
Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 7–8 minutes.
Oven Method:
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes.
3️⃣ Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey (if using), and lime juice.
Pour into the pan with salmon and cook 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.
4️⃣ Prepare the Lime Yogurt Dip
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, zest, garlic, herbs, and salt.
Chill until ready to serve.
5️⃣ Serve
Sprinkle salmon bites with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
Serve warm with lime yogurt dip on the side.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Over cilantro-lime rice
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In lettuce wraps
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Inside warm pita pockets
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On top of a Mediterranean quinoa salad
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As a party appetizer with toothpicks
🥗 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Calories: ~360
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Protein: 32g
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Carbs: 14g
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Fat: 18g
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes, thaw completely and pat dry before cutting.
Q2: Can I make this spicy?
Add red chili flakes or a dash of sriracha to the glaze.
Q3: Can I make it dairy-free?
Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
Q4: How long does it keep?
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.
Q5: Can I meal prep this?
Absolutely! Keep sauce separate if possible and reheat before serving.
