Peach Habanero Salmon Bites

If you want to show off the range of the Sticky Situation box, put down the beef for a night and reach for the Kosmos Q Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce. That sweet-heat profile was built for salmon, where the peach plays off the richness of the fish and the habanero brings just enough backbite to keep every piece interesting.

Cut a skinless salmon fillet into two-inch cubes and pat them dry. Season all sides with a light coat of Bless Yer Heart BBQ Rub by The Spice Guy, then thread the cubes onto skewers or lay them on a grill-safe rack. Run your smoker or grill at 375°F.

Cook the bites for about eight to ten minutes, until the salmon firms up and hits 125-130°F internal. In the last few minutes, brush on a generous coat of the Peach Habanero sauce and let it set against the heat so it tacks up into a glossy glaze. A second brush right before you pull them deepens the color and the flavor.

Serve them straight off the skewer as an appetizer, or pile them over rice with a squeeze of lime for a full plate. Either way, they cook fast and disappear faster.

Pro Tip: 125-130°F pulls the salmon at a medium doneness, where the centers stay moist and buttery with just enough structure to hold together on the skewer. Salmon carries over a few degrees after it comes off the heat, so pull the bites right at 130°F rather than pushing them higher, otherwise they are going to dry out. If you like a little char, hit the glazed bites with 30 seconds directly over the flame before serving.

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Peach Habanero Salmon Bites w/ Kosmos Q + The Spice Guy

Author:

Gary - Grill Masters Club

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Servings

2-4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Sweet, spicy, and off the heat in under half an hour. The Kosmos Q Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce was built for salmon, where the peach plays off the richness of the fish and the habanero brings just enough backbite to keep every piece interesting.

Ingredients

• Get both featured products in our Sticky Situation BBQ box - available while supplies last
• 1 tablespoon Bless Yer Heart BBQ Rub by The Spice Guy
• 1/2 cup Kosmos Q Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce
• 1.5 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (we like Graza Sizzle)
• Lime wedges & cilantro or parsley, for serving
• Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
• Mesh Grilling Mat

Directions

1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 350°F.

2. Pat the salmon cubes dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with the olive oil and season all sides with the Bless Yer Heart BBQ Rub.

3. Lay your salmon bites on a grill-safe rack or mesh grilling mat, available in the Pitmaster Shop

4. Cook the bites for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until the salmon firms up and reaches 125-130°F internal.

5. In the last few minutes, brush on a generous coat of the Peach Habanero sauce and let it set against the heat so it tacks up into a glossy glaze. Add a second brush right before you pull them to deepen the color and flavor.

6. Rest for two minutes, then serve straight off the skewer as an appetizer, or pile the bites over rice with a squeeze of lime for a full plate.