Feast your senses on a culinary journey with our spice-rubbed salmon, a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. This regal dish boasts a vibrant crust, infused with an aromatic blend of spices that awaken your senses. The succulent flesh, cooked to perfection, yields to a tender and flaky bite, while the herb sauce adds a refreshing touch, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Accompanying this divine creation are three tantalizing recipes that elevate the dining experience. Indulge in a zesty lemon-herb sauce, a creamy avocado sauce, and a tangy Asian sauce, each adding a unique dimension to the salmon's allure. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPICE-RUBBED SALMON
We eat this salmon a lot, along with couscous and fresh veggies. Even my 2-year-old devours it. -Lyndsay Rensing, Katy, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 295 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY SALMON RECIPE
A spicy salmon recipe that results in flaky, tender salmon with a sweet and spicy chipotle lime rub. It's easy, healthy, foolproof, and impressive!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil large enough to easily wrap all the way around the salmon and seal it. Lightly coat the foil with nonstick spray. With paper towels, lightly pat the salmon dry. Place the salmon in the center.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, chipotle chile powder, lime zest, and salt. Brush the salmon with the olive oil (or melted butter) and lime juice. Sprinkle with the chipotle seasoning mixture, rubbing if needed to coat the salmon evenly.
- Fold the sides of the aluminum foil up and over the top of the salmon until it is completely enclosed. If your piece of foil is not large enough, place a second piece on top and fold the edges under so that it forms a sealed packet. Leave a little room inside the foil for air to circulate.
- Bake the salmon for 12 to 18 minutes, until the salmon is almost completely cooked through at the thickest part. The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your salmon. If your side is thinner (around 1 inch thick) check early to ensure your salmon does not overcook. If your piece is very thick (1 1/2 inches or more), it may need longer.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and carefully open the foil so that the top of the fish is completely uncovered (be careful of hot steam). Change the oven setting to broil, then return the fish to the oven and broil for 3 minutes, until the top of the salmon is slightly golden and the fish is cooked through. Watch the salmon closely as it broils to make sure it doesn't overcook. Remove the salmon from the oven. If it still appears a bit underdone, you can wrap the foil back over the top and let it rest for a few minutes. Do not let it sit too long-salmon can progress from not done to overdone very quickly. As soon as it flakes easily with a fork, it's ready. Alternatively, you can check the salmon's temperature with an instant-read thermometer. At 145 degrees F, it is done.
- To serve, cut the salmon into portions. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or top with an extra squeeze of lime juice as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 329 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
SALMON WITH SWEET AND SPICY RUB
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings, serving size: 1 salmon fillet
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat your grill or a grill pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat. While the grill is heating, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Brush each salmon fillet with 1/2 teaspoon of the oil, then rub each fillet with about 1/2 tablespoon of the spice mixture.
- Grill the salmon, flesh side down, until charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook another 5 to 6 minutes for medium doneness. For well done fish, cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
- Excellent source of: Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium
- Good source of: Folate, Magnesium
SIMPLE GRILLED SALMON RECIPE WITH SPICE RUB
A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe using a homemade spice rub you will want to put on everything!
Provided by Andrea Mut
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container in the cupboard away from heat and light. Makes about ¾ cup.
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Rub fillets evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with spice rub. Rub the spice mixture into the fish to coat evenly.
- Preheat your outdoor grill for 15 minutes on high heat. Fold paper towels into a thick pad. Holding paper towel with tongs, dip it in the avocado or vegetable oil, and wipe the hot grill. Dip again and oil grill again. Close lid and let heat back up for 5 minutes before cooking the salmon.
- Place the salmon flesh side down. Close the lid and cook (reduce heat to medium if your grill runs very hot), without moving filets, until the flesh side has grill marks and the flesh releases easily, 4-5 minutes.
- Using tongs and a spatula, gently flip the fish and continue cooking, covered, until centers are translucent when checked with a fork or paring knife or the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F for medium-rare (the salmon will continue cooking once removed from the heat). 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fillet, Calories 259 kcal, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Protein 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
FOUR-SPICE SALMON
Fish fillets can be a weeknight cook's savior. They are healthful and easy to prepare, require little time to cook and take well to all manner of spices. In this straightforward recipe, adapted from the New York chef Katy Sparks, you start with salmon fillets, liberally rub them on one side with a mixture of ground coriander, cloves, cumin and nutmeg, and then brown them in a very hot pan so the spices form a crust. Flip once, and that's it. For the best results, use fillets of equal sizes, cook them to medium rare, and use freshly ground spices. If you have only pre-ground, be sure they haven't gone stale sitting in your cabinet too long. (Yes, spices can go stale.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. If necessary, combine spices and grind them to a coarse powder in a coffee or spice grinder. Press some of the mixture onto the top of each fillet.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the oil or butter and, when it shimmers, place the fillets, coated side down, in the pan. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spice mixture forms a nicely browned crust.
- Turn the fillets and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the salmon just slightly resists when pierced with a thin-bladed knife.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICE-RUBBED SALMON
Steps:
- 1. Season the fillets on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Grind the fennel seeds coarsely in a coffee or spice grinder, and mix them with the rosemary and orange zest. Press this mixture into the top (nonskin side) of each fillet. Let sit, refrigerated and covered, for up to 24 hours.
- 2. When you're ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450°F. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the oil or butter and, when it shimmers, place the fillets, coated side down, in the pan. Cook about 1 minute, or until the spice mixture forms a nicely browned crust.
- 3. Turn the fillets and cook about a minute more, then transfer to the oven. Cook about 4 minutes for rare salmon, 5 to 6 minutes for medium-rare, and 8 minutes for well done.
- With MINIMAL Effort:
- Seed-Rubbed Salmon: Combine 2 tablespoons raw, shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and 2 tablespoons (roughly) dried porcini pieces in a coffee or spice grinder and grind to a coarse powder. Press some of the mixtue into the top (nonskin side) of each of the fillets and cook as above.
- Spice-Rubbed Salmon. Combine 1 tablespoon coriander seeds or ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon whole or ground cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds or ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg. Press some of the mixture into the top (nonskin) side of each of the fillets and cook as above.
- This technique will work with nearly any spice, herb, or other rub you can think of. Try curry powder; minced lemon zest and parsley; minced lime zest and cilantro; or ground nuts and shallots.
- Substitute whole or clarified butter, peanut oil, or a neutral oil such as grapeseed or canola for the olive oil.
ROASTED SALMON WITH GREEN HERBS
This is a great last-minute dinner. I can pick up the salmon on the way home, and I've usually got some herbs in the garden, and the rest of the ingredients in the pantry. Roasting is so much less stressful than grilling and the salmon stays very moist.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories Dinner Salmon Fish Herb Parsley Dill Green Onion/Scallion Lemon Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Dairy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the salmon fillet in a glass, ceramic, or stainless-steel roasting dish and season it generously with salt and pepper. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice and drizzle the mixture evenly over the salmon. Let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the scallions, dill, and parsley. Scatter the herb mixture over the salmon fillet, turning it so that both sides are generously coated with the green herbs. Pour the wine around the fish fillet.
- Roast the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, until almost cooked in the center at the thickest part. The center will be firm with just a line of uncooked salmon in the very center. (I peek by inserting the tip of a small knife.) Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut the salmon crosswise into serving pieces and serve hot with lemon wedges.
HERB-ROASTED SALMON FILLETS
My roasted salmon is so simple but elegant enough to serve to company. I make it on days when I have less than an hour to cook. The salmon seasoning is an easy way to add flavor. -Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, skin side down. Combine remaining ingredients; spread over fillets. Roast to desired doneness, 15-18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon fillet: Look for a fillet that is firm and has a vibrant color. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a dull color.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will give your salmon a more flavorful taste. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't overcook the salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Let the salmon rest before serving: Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the fish, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
This spice-rubbed salmon with herb sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is flavorful and moist, and the herb sauce is a perfect complement. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a salad.
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