Healthy Broiled Salmon with Sweet Spicy Rub
Salmon with sweet spicy rub is an easy, healthy broiled salmon that is packed with bold flavor! This easy salmon recipe is the perfect way to introduce salmon to your family! Full of flavor, packed with protein, and easy to make!
Another great Ellie Krieger recipe! This salmon recipe comes from one of my favorite healthy cookbooks, The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger. I highly recommend it to anyone who is new to cooking salmon or trying to introduce new salmon recipes to their family. This healthy salmon recipe is always a winner and has been my go-to recipe for years.
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 isn’t any heat, so don’t let the term “spicy” mislead you. It’s the perfect amount of seasoning.
What is a good rub for salmon?
This is one of my favorite rubs for salmon and I always recommend it for anyone new to cooking salmon. All you need is:
- light brown sugar
- chili powder
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
How do you cook healthy salmon?
I find broiling it to be the easiest and most flavorful way to cook salmon for dinner.
- Preheat broiler and set oven rack down about 6 inches from top. Spray your sheet pan with cooking spray and place salmon, skin side down on pan.
- Combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in small bowl. Drizzle each salmon fillet with 1/2 teaspoon of oil, then rub fish with spice mixture, distributing evenly.
- Broil in oven for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
- Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
I made the salmon with sweet spicy rub for my family and they loved it. I chose to broil the fish, but it can easily be grilled as well and I’ve included directions for both.
What do you serve with broiled salmon?
I served it with Whole Wheat Linguine with Spring Vegetables but it can also be served with Cilantro Lime Brown Rice and Cilantro Lime Vegetables for a fresh tasting, light dinner.
Oven roasted potatoes like these Roasted Red Potatoes with Smoked Paprika or Dill Potato Wedges are also great side dishes for this salmon recipe.
Recipe For Salmon with Sweet Spicy Rub
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Ingredients
- 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
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
To Broil:
- Preheat broiler and set oven rack down about 6 inches from top. Spray your sheet pan with cooking spray and place salmon, skin side down on pan.
- Combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in small bowl. Drizzle each salmon fillet with 1/2 teaspoon of oil, then rub fish with spice mixture, distributing evenly.
- Broil in oven for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
- Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
To Grill:
- 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.
Love salmon? Check out my other salmon recipes:
Fresh Salmon Salad
Salmon and Veggie Stir Fry
Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa
Almond Crusted Honey Mandarin Salmon
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