Best 7 Smoky Spice Rubbed Grilled Salmon Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your taste buds and transport you to a world of smoky, savory flavors. In this article, we present a comprehensive guide to cooking the ultimate "Smoky Spice Rubbed Grilled Salmon." Through careful selection of ingredients and a step-by-step approach, we will guide you in creating a dish that combines the essence of smoky spices with the delicate texture of salmon, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED SALMON



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Turning a whole side of fish on the grill is easier if you use a fish-shaped grilling basket. Fire Roasted Vidalia Onion Halves make an ideal dinner accompaniment during the late spring and summer for this salmon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon each whole coriander, cumin, dill, and yellow-mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole fennel seeds
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1 whole four-pound side of salmon, skin on, small bones and excess fat removed
Olive oil
Spicy Cucumber Salsa

Steps:

  • Combine all seeds in a skillet over medium heat; toast, shaking pan, until aromatic, 4 to 6 minutes. Grind seeds coarsely in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl; add salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Rub spice mixture into flesh side of salmon. Let stand 30 minutes; if not grilling right away, refrigerate, wrapped in plastic, for up to 2 days. Let salmon come to room temperature before grilling.
  • Heat grill to hot; coals should be glowing red, and rack should be very hot. Brush both sides of salmon and hot rack with oil. Grill salmon (if using a gas grill, close lid while cooking), flesh side down, until firm and slightly charred, 4 to 8 minutes. Carefully turn salmon using 2 large spatulas. Cook 4 to 6 minutes more, or until mostly opaque but slightly translucent and cooked through. Serve with cucumber salsa.

SPICE-RUBBED SALMON



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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

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

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

SALMON WITH SWEET AND SPICY RUB



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings, serving size: 1 salmon fillet

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking Spray
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin and any pin bones removed
1 tablespoon olive oil

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

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED SALMON



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The decadent-tasting "good" fat in salmon complements the sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze. The skin gets caramelized and crisp on the grill as the sauce drips onto it. It's delicious, but can be discarded to save fat and calories. (The numbers below include the skin.) A crisp and refreshing celery slaw is dressed with the same sauce, made creamy with light mayo, and brightened with onions and chives.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon snipped chives
8 stalks celery, very thinly sliced in half moons on an angle
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
Four 5-ounce center-cut skin-on salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan on medium high.
  • Mix together the hot sauce, brown sugar, paprika and cayenne in a small bowl. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise; set aside the rest of the sauce. Add the chives, celery and onions to the bowl with the mayonnaise and toss well.
  • Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. Brush the grill grate lightly with oil. Lay the salmon on the grill, skin-side up, and cook until distinct grill marks appear and the salmon releases easily from the grate, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brush the fish with some of the reserved sauce. Continue to cook the fish, brushing the pieces periodically with the sauce, until the salmon fillets are glazed and just cooked through, 13 to 15 minutes more.
  • Transfer the fillets to individual plates and serve with the celery slaw.

SMOKY AND SPICY ROASTED SALMON



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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

4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons dark or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

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.

SMOKY SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED SALMON



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Grilled salmon steaks rubbed with a spicy blend of smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, cumin and cocoa powder served with a quick side dish of black beans, grilled corn, cilantro and splash of lime juice.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 lime, juice of
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
olive oil flavored cooking spray
lime wedge, for serving
15 1/2 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen corn kernels (fresh is fine)
1/4 cup red onion, minced
3 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Squeeze lime juice over salmon then rub in the spices to completely coat; set aside to rest about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2 minutes; add beans, corn and salt and cook until heated through, about 6 - 8 minutes. Remove from heat and toss in cilantro and lime juice. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
  • Heat a clean outdoor grill (make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled) or if cooking indoors a lightly oiled grill pan over high heat. When hot, grill the salmon for about 5 minutes on each side or until the fish is opaque throughout. Serve with black beans, corn and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 359.8, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 47.2

SPICY RUB FOR GRILLED SALMON



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Make and share this Spicy Rub for Grilled Salmon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jangomango

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
olive oil (for fish and grill)
6 (7 ounce) salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Fire up the grill.
  • To make the spice rub, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl.
  • Rub both sides of the salmon fillets with all of the spice mixture.
  • Brush the grill and fish with oil.
  • Grill over direct heat, covered, with the vents open.
  • When the salmon is marked by the grill, flip the fish and finish cooking.
  • It will require a total grilling time of around 10 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill.
  • The sugar in the spice rub can burn easily, so watch it closely.
  • A step ahead: The spice rub can be made a couple days ahead and stored, tightly covered, at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon. Look for wild-caught salmon that is fresh or frozen. Avoid farmed salmon, as it is often lower in quality and may contain contaminants.
  • Make sure the salmon is properly thawed. If the salmon is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or under cold water for 30 minutes. Do not thaw the salmon in the microwave, as this can cook the fish unevenly.
  • Use a good quality spice rub. The spice rub is what will give the salmon its flavor, so make sure to use a blend that you enjoy. You can find many different spice rubs online or in stores, or you can make your own.
  • Cook the salmon over medium heat. This will help to prevent the salmon from overcooking and drying out. If you are using a grill, cook the salmon for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the salmon rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a more moist and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Smoky spice rubbed grilled salmon is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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