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Salmon with Sweet & Spicy Rub (CEimB)

by Aggies Kitchen on April 10, 2009

Another great Ellie Krieger recipe!

This week’s Craving Ellie in my Belly recipe is Salmon with Sweet & Spicy Rub and was chosen by Pam from Lobster and Fishsticks. Once I read over the ingredient list for this recipe I knew immediately I was going to love it. I’m a huge fan of sweet and spicy flavors…though I wouldn’t consider the flavor in this dish spicy. It has great chili flavor but there wasn’t any heat so don’t let the term “spicy” mislead you.

I made this salmon for my husband and mother in law and they both loved it. Instead of grilling it I put it under the broiler. I served it with whole wheat linguine tossed with olive oil, garlic and spring vegetables. I was craving pasta and as always veggies so although it may sound like a weird combination with the salmon, it really all went together nicely.

I am going to leave you with both recipes now…because I’m headed out to the beach today for a much needed break with my hubby! Enjoy your weekend and Happy Easter!


Salmon with Sweet and Spicy Rub

Recipe from Ellie Krieger, The Food You Crave or Food Network

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

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.

(look at that piece of fish!)

Linguine with Spring Vegetables
Recipe from Aggie’s Kitchen

1 box whole wheat linguine
4-5 zucchinis, cut in rounds
1 lb asparagus, cut in thirds
2 red cubanelle peppers (sweet Italian peppers, can sub red bell pepper), sliced thinly
3-4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
4 TB olive oil, divided
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, for serving

Cook linguine according to directions.

In large non stick saute pan, heat 1-2 TB of olive oil. Add zucchini rounds, in batches, and cook both sides until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add garlic and pepper strips and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add asparagus and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add back in zucchini, as well as drained pasta. Toss pasta with vegetables and additional olive oil. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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{ 25 comments… read them below or add one }

Erica April 10, 2009 at 11:21 am

Fabulous rub- I bet it would be so good on Chicken too! Enjoy the beach! It is suppose to be gorgeous today! So jealous ;) I think we’re going to go tomorrow.

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Meghan April 10, 2009 at 11:48 am

The pasta looks fantastic! Love those veggies, and it looks like a light spring dish! Happy Easter!

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Kevin April 10, 2009 at 12:44 pm

That salmon dinner looks good! I like the sound of that rub!

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Pamela April 10, 2009 at 12:56 pm

The beach, huh? Sounds like a great way to spend some time together. Hope you had fun! The salmon turned out really nice, and the pasta dish looks wonderful, too.

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Mary April 10, 2009 at 2:08 pm

The salmon looks terrific. This is a perfect spring meal.

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Sara April 10, 2009 at 7:01 pm

That really is a nice piece of fish. Everything looks excellent.

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What's for Supper? April 10, 2009 at 7:21 pm

Your fish looks awesome! Great pics.

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Kerstin April 10, 2009 at 7:44 pm

Gorgeous pictures – both the salmon and linguine look amazing! I love all the fresh spring veggies!

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Maria April 11, 2009 at 4:10 am

Hope you had fun at the beach! good for you! This dish looks fantastic! Happy Easter to you and your family!

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melissa April 11, 2009 at 6:35 am

Fantastic meal. Hope you have a great time over the weekend with your husband. That’s the good stuff. :)

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Girl Japan April 11, 2009 at 10:07 am

The colors of spring, nice greens and lovely contrast in all your photos Aggie! The beach, salmon… I am insanely jealous. = )

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Sophie April 11, 2009 at 3:43 pm

MMMMMM..Aggie!! This salmon & pasta look delicious! Enjoy your break!!

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unconfidential cook April 11, 2009 at 6:01 pm

What a lovely dinner–we love salmon and are always looking for new ways to fix it. Thanks.

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Leslie April 11, 2009 at 10:18 pm

oh my my..this looks sooo good. I am the only oone in my family that will eat fish. So I will have to make this all for my self! Great photos!

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Patsyk April 12, 2009 at 12:36 am

Sweet and spicy is perfect w/salmon! Looks like a great recipe from Ellie!

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Proud Italian Cook April 14, 2009 at 6:09 pm

I’m craving this whole meal!!

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Carrie April 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm

The salmon and the pasta both look delicious! Reading this left me craving both!

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Dana Tate April 28, 2009 at 2:49 pm

I made this salmon recipe and I posted it on my blog for a gluten free recipe. My family really enjoyed it thank you.

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The Duo Dishes May 20, 2009 at 12:16 am

Oooh, great dry rub for fish. Such a good idea. Salmon’s awesome to hold up to bold flavors.

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Girl Japan June 12, 2009 at 8:25 am

p.s. where can I find the rub?

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sue September 25, 2009 at 5:37 am
marla {family fresh cooking} January 12, 2011 at 9:25 pm

I must, must try this salmon. It looks amazing, thanks for sharing!

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Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls April 2, 2012 at 9:45 pm

I made this salmon for my “teen” daughter who is on a low sodium diet and she ATE it! Thank you! We are having such a hard time finding low sodium foods she will eat. The combination of that sweet with the chili powder and cumin was great. I didn’t do it on the grill because it’s too windy out tonight, so I added some smoked paprika to give it the “smoky” taste.

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Aggies Kitchen April 4, 2012 at 11:14 am

Oh Ann this makes me so happy. We love this salmon and I believe its the salmon dish that got my kids eating salmon too! My daughter begs for more. I broiled mine and it cooked up so quickly. I actually thought of adding smoked paprika this time but didn’t! Next time!

There’s a recipe on my blog for Fish Oreganata that your daughter might like? You can definitely manage the salt in that, it’s another easy fish dish that I think appeals to kids (well my kids like it :) ) How old is your daughter? Good luck in your search for low sodium foods she will like!! We use the new blends of Mrs Dash pretty often to flavor up veggies too.

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northierthanthou April 29, 2013 at 5:26 pm

I would absolutely steal that fish and let others have the side garnishments as I run off into the wilderness with my tasty loot.

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