Dinner

Spicy BBQ Salmon Bites with Creamy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

ByRafael Mansero October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Introduction

These Spicy BBQ Salmon Bites are a flavorful and easy appetizer, perfect for sharing or snacking. Paired with a creamy blue cheese dip, they offer a delightful balance of smoky heat and tangy richness that will impress your guests.

The image shows six shiny grilled salmon cubes with dark grill marks and a glaze that makes them look juicy, arranged in a circle on a white plate. The salmon pieces are golden-brown on the outside, with some green herbs sprinkled on top. In the center of the plate is a small white bowl filled with a creamy light yellow sauce with green herbs mixed in. A woman's hand is holding the edge of the plate from the top left corner. The background and surface are white marble, adding a clean look to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

500g fresh salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp BBQ sauce (spicy or smoky)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to heat preference)
Salt & black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey (optional, to balance the tang)
Salt & pepper to taste (for the dip)

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the salmon dry and place the cubes in a bowl. Add BBQ sauce, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon bites and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked through. Brush lightly with extra BBQ sauce while cooking for a sticky glaze.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy, leaving a few cheese chunks for texture. Chill until serving.
Step 4: Arrange the salmon bites on a platter and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Serve alongside the creamy blue cheese dip.

Tips & Variations

For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the chili flakes and use a smoky BBQ sauce instead of spicy.
Swap blue cheese for feta or cream cheese in the dip if you prefer a less strong flavor.
Serve the salmon bites on skewers for easy handling at parties.

Storage

Store leftover salmon bites and dip separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the salmon bites gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid drying them out. The dip is best served cold.