Sensational Spiced Salmon

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023
A bold rub gives this quick seafood entree fantastic flavor. Paired with a green veggie and rice, my spicy salmon is a delightful weeknight dinner that’s special enough for company. —Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Sensational Spiced Salmon Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 6 ingredients; rub over salmon. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 244 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.