Spice-Rubbed Salmon

Name: Spice-Rubbed Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 2 teaspoons olive oil

We eat this salmon a lot, along with couscous and fresh veggies. Even my 2-year-old devours it. —Lyndsay Rensing, Katy, Texas

Ingredients

1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients. Rub fillets with seasoning mixture; drizzle with oil.
Place salmon on a lightly oiled rack, skin side up. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; grill 4-6 minutes longer or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 295 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Barbecue Rub Salmon in Simple & Delicious October/November 2014

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feporam

Feb 8, 2019

Very Flavorful, I substituted Brown Erythritol for the Brown Sugar to make it Keto Friendly. I broiled instead of grilled and it was still very good!
NeilP

Jul 12, 2017

Excellent, used it on scallops also.
mumsay

Dec 31, 2016

Excellent recipe. Delicious rub for salmon. Definitely making again!
rmbarr059

Aug 19, 2016

Good.
anselr

May 28, 2016

This salmon has a great flavor. Will definitely make again.
pariley652

May 15, 2015

This is a fantastic spice rub for salmon. My husband requests it every time I mention having salmon.