Smoky and Spicy Roasted Salmon

Name: Smoky and Spicy Roasted Salmon
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

By Lidey Heuck

Published May 18, 2021

Smoky and Spicy Roasted Salmon — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews

Total Time: 25 minutes
Rating: 4(615)
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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.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

4(6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
1½tablespoons dark or light brown sugar
1teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for serving
1teaspoon dry mustard powder
1teaspoon smoked paprika
½teaspoon chili powder
½teaspoon black pepper
½teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3tablespoons olive oil

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Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper and garlic powder; mix well with a fork.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.

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4 out of 5

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Comments

Ellen4 years ago

8-10 minutes at 450 degrees should be enough for 6 ounce salmon fillets

Scanmike4 years ago

I have a great recipe that is similar but quantities of spices are a bit different....brown sugar 1/4 cup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp each. It's excellent and my go to because you can mix it together in larger quantities and it makes for delicious and easy dinner. But I would not cook salmon for longer than 8-10 min tops as Ellen said..

Mike4 years ago

Put on the rub and then oil?

Dan1 month ago

Good rub, overwhelms salmon.

Tim Rodgers3 months ago

I made this, added A little cayenne pepper and finished it with a brushing of maple syrup - was delicious!!!

Deborah VC4 months ago

Cut the sugar down slightly and rubbed vice oil in my salmon first. Roasted it at 400 convection for 10 minutes and it was perfect. Served it with baked potatoes and roasted cauliflower with dates. Delicious slice blend and meal.

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