Indulge your taste buds with a culinary journey as we embark on a quest to discover the ultimate recipe for "easy spiced salmon." With its succulent texture and delicate flavor, salmon is a versatile fish that lends itself to a myriad of culinary interpretations. This article will guide you through the intricacies of selecting the freshest salmon fillets, curating a tantalizing blend of spices, and mastering various cooking techniques to achieve perfectly cooked salmon. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a pan-seared fillet or the aromatic allure of a baked salmon with roasted vegetables, we will unveil the secrets to creating a memorable and satisfying meal that will leave your palate craving more.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY GARLIC SALMON
This is an unbelievably delicious and quick salmon recipe. You can play around with the ingredients: add fresh basil leaves instead of the chili or balsamic instead of the lemon juice. The wholegrain mustard is essential. You are guaranteed to love this one! Serve with a green salad, and enjoy!
Provided by Natalie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a medium baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly grease foil.
- With a mortar and pestle, grind together the garlic, chile pepper, and olive oil. Mix into a thick paste with the mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, and coat with the paste mixture.
- Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 561.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
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
SPICED SALMON
This delicious, moist fish is very quick and easy to prepare. It gets a little sweetness from brown sugar, but overall the seasonings are mild and give this dish broad appeal. It's a wonderful way to enjoy healthy salmon.-Donna Reynolds, Innisfail, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except salmon; brush over salmon., Place salmon, skin side down, on an oiled grill rack or on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BRAZILIAN SPICED SALMON
A South American twist on North American fish, with Brazilian-inspired spices.
Provided by Robbie Wise
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Mix olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, paprika, and chile powder together in a bowl. Spread mixture over salmon fillets. Squeeze lemon juice on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 62.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
BROWN SUGAR SPICED SALMON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chile powder, salt and pepper. Put the salmon on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sugar-spice mixture over the top of the fillets.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
SPICED ROAST SIDE OF SALMON
Serve salmon with paprika, ginger and honey mustard glaze for an Indian-inspired, original roast
Provided by Roopa Gulati
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line a big roasting tin with baking parchment or foil - this helps to prevent the fish from sticking to the tin as it cooks. Brush the salmon skin with oil and place it, skin-side down, on the paper.
- Mix the ground ginger with the paprika, pepper, mustard, honey and 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread it evenly over the fleshy side of the fish.
- Roast, uncovered, for about 20 mins until the salmon is cooked through - check by poking a knife into the fillet and making sure the fish flakes easily.
- Serve directly from the tin, or use a couple of fish slices to carefully lift the salmon onto a big plate. Slice into portions and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
SPICED PAN-SEARED SALMON
Pan-searing the fillets ensures the skin crisps beautifully, creating a delicious contrast to the silken flesh.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of each salmon fillet with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cinnamon.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side down, and cook until skin is crisp, browned, and releases easily from pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip salmon, and cook to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare.
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
SENSATIONAL SPICED SALMON
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first six 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 : Calories 244 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY SPICED SALMON
Adapted from WW Magazine (May 2008). The original recipe included a kind of relish which I skipped, so this was a super easy and delicious way to make salmon. We served this with fruit salad sprinkled with grated coconut. If following the WW flex plan this is about 5 points/serving.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle salmon fillets with curry powder, salt and sugar.
- Spray a skillet with Pam and set over medium high heat.
- Add fish to pan and cook until done, about 5-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 384.7, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 65.3
INDIAN SPICED SALMON
Spice up your salmon for an easy midweek meal with a bit of wow factor, or even for a casual dinner party. Indian spices and tamarind bring depth of flavour
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dinner, Fish Course, Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the tamarind paste with the lime, sugar, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Add enough water - you won't need much - to make sufficient marinade to coat the four pieces of fish. Turn the salmon over in the marinade, making sure it gets well coated, cover and put in the fridge for 1 hr (or 30 mins is fine if you're in a rush).
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the chillies. Fry over a medium heat for 30-40 secs, then add the salmon fillets. Brown the fillets on each side (including the skin), then transfer them to a roasting tin. Spoon some of the chilli oil from the pan over them. Bake in the oven for 12 mins, or until the fish is cooked right through to the centre (check with the tip of a knife). Serve with rice, lime wedges and an Indian chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
YOGURT AND SPICE ROASTED SALMON
This method of roasting salmon cubes at a high temperature ensures you get a little charring on the outside yet perfectly cooked salmon on the inside.
Provided by Sabrina Ghayour
Categories Salmon Fish Seafood Quick & Easy Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to its highest setting (with fan if it has one). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Add the salmon and turn until well coated in the marinade.
- Spread the salmon out on the prepared baking tray and roast for 10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with tortilla wraps, tomatoes, finely sliced onion, coriander leaves and Greek yogurt.
SMOKY AND SPICY ROASTED SALMON
Inspired by the smoke, spice and sweetness that characterize classic dry barbecue rubs, this super easy salmon recipe skips the grill, making for easy cleanup and a dinner that's doable any night of the week. While a fragrant rub like this one might overpower a milder fish, salmon stands up to strong flavors beautifully. This dish works well with summer picnic sides like coleslaw and potato salad, but it is equally good with roasted potatoes and a simple green salad. The rub is only mildly spicy as written, so add a pinch of cayenne if you'd like a little more kick.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in an ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper and garlic powder; mix well with a fork.
- Sprinkle the spice rub over the fillets, then turn them, pressing gently, to coat all sides with the rub. Brush the fillets all over with the olive oil.
- Roast the salmon for 12 to 14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until it flakes easily and is just cooked in the center. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle lightly with salt and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon. Use fresh, wild-caught salmon if possible. Avoid farmed salmon, as it is often lower in quality and may contain contaminants.
- Make sure the salmon is properly cooked. Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be done by baking, grilling, or pan-frying the salmon.
- Use fresh herbs and spices. Fresh herbs and spices will help to enhance the flavor of the salmon. Some good choices include dill, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
- Don't overcook the salmon. Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough. Cook the salmon just until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
- Serve the salmon with a variety of sides. Salmon can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Spiced salmon is a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared at home. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your salmon is perfectly cooked and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give spiced salmon a try!
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