Salmon Seasoning Recipe
Skip the pricey store-bought seasoning blends and make your own salmon seasoning at home! This rub is savory, smoky, and sweet, giving your salmon a boost of flavor whether you cook it on the grill or in the oven.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (coconut sugar can be substituted)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, blend together brown sugar and spices until well combined.1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- For 8 ounces of salmon: Rub 1 teaspoon olive oil into top side of salmon (skin side down). Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of seasoning onto salmon; lightly pat with fingertips to adhere. Repeat for additional salmon fillets.
- Broil, grill, or bake salmon as desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store rub in a tightly covered jar or container (makes ⅓ cup). Small recycled jars work well. It will keep for up to 6 months in your pantry.
- Lower sodium: If you're watching your sodium intake, feel free to use less salt. It's easy to make this salmon rub just the way you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5tablespoon seasoning | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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