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salmon bites with avocado and cucumber salsa

Salmon bites with avocado cucumber salsa

Marinated salmon cubes, cooked to perfection, paired with a vibrant, creamy salsa over rice, make for a meal that's as satisfying as it is stunning.
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Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the salmon

  • 1.5 lbs salmon cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Generous pinch of kosher salt

For the avocado cucumber salsa:

  • 3 small Persian cucumbers diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 2 avocados pitted and diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • Juice of 1-2 limes
  • Pinch of kosher salt

For serving

  • 4 servings Cooked rice (white, brown, or even cauliflower rice)

Instructions

Marinate the salmon

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sriracha, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Add the salmon cubes, stirring gently to coat. Let the salmon marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Cook the salmon

  • Air Fryer Method: Preheat to 375°F. Arrange the salmon bites in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook for 11 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    Salmon bites with avocado cucumber salsa recipe
  • Stovetop Method: Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for about 6 minutes, turning gently when it begins to brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.

Prepare the salsa:

  • While the salmon cooks, mix the diced cucumbers, jalapeño, avocado, and red onion in a bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the top and add a sprinkle of kosher salt. Stir gently to combine.

Assemble and serve

  • Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with salmon bites, and finish with a generous scoop of the avocado cucumber salsa.
    salmon bites with avocado and cucumber salsa

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