BBQ Salmon

5 from 5 votes

This savory BBQ salmon is loaded with flavor thanks to a spicy dry rub and optional barbecue sauce glaze (no grilling necessary!).

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Resting Time15

Total Time32

Course: Main Dish, Seafood

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Cut salmon into 4 serving size pieces if necessary and pat dry with paper towels.
4 salmon fillets, skin on
In a small bowl, mix together rub ingredients: brown sugar, salt, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder.
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder , ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
Rub tops of each salmon fillet with ½ teaspoon oil, then evenly rub on spice mixture. Let salmon sit at room temperature about 15 minutes.
2 teaspoons olive oil, more for pan
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat large cast iron or enameled skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan or enough to lightly cover the bottom of the skillet. Place salmon fillets in skillet, skin side up, and sear for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and flip fillets over. Salmon should release fairly easily from pan.
Place skillet with salmon in preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes (until internal temperature reaches 145°F or desired temperature).
Serve immediately, topped with BBQ sauce. To glaze the salmon with the BBQ sauce, place it under broiler for a minute.

The BBQ rub is fairly spicy. If you prefer a less spicy version, replace chipotle chili powder with ½ teaspoon chili powder and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.

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