Salmon is my very favorite type of seafood, not only for its health benefits, but also because of its versatility! I have literally tried it in dozens of different recipes and have enjoyed each and every one!
Some health benefits? Low in calories and saturated fat, high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids (which boosts heart health), and a good source of Vitamin D!! Sounds like a winner to me!!!!!!!!!
Earlier this week, I was looking for a new, SIMPLE, spice rub for the salmon fillet we picked up at the market. I found a fantastic website called For The Love of Cooking and discovered the following combination of spices that wowed our taste buds!! This rub made the salmon super moist and just a teensy bit spicey. WARNING: This recipe makes a lot of rub!! Be sure to save most of it for another time, unless you are feeding a big crowd! A little goes a long way!!
I wanted to change a few ingredients to lower the sodium but Brandon started throwing the spices together before I had time to mention my intentions. Oh well, such is life. Maybe next time.
In the meantime, give this rub a try! I think you will be pleased! Oh, and I paired it with my Paella recipe (minus the turkey sausage). If you have not yet tried Paella, please give this recipe a go!!
Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Grilled Blackened Salmon courtesy of For The Love of Cooking
Makes a lot of seasoning!
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 T sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and rub in to the fillet (use more or less depending on taste preference). Place salmon on grill, skin side down, and turn every 2-3 minutes.
-
Joanna shared this from her site Fitness and Spice. Unneccessary? A BEEF burger between TWO grilled cheese sandwiches?
-
Get some NEW! workout ideas at The Fitness Dish!
-
Some good Marriage Tips! http://www.singlemominthesouth.com/
I made this tonight with wild caught sockeye salmon, skin on. I used brown sugar instead of cane and added about 2tsp of lemon zest. HOLY COW! This was incredible. I actually put the rub on the fish and let it sit at rooom temp for 30 minutes. I’ve done that with Alton Brown’s broiled sockeye recipe.
Anyhow, served with baked rice, grilled veggies and grilled pineapple. HOME. RUN!
That rub sounds delicious. I’m not a huge fish eater (unless its sushi) but that makes me want to give it a go.
Hey! Glad you found my blog! I look forward to checking out more of your pages.
I love salmon too, yours looks super tasty!
blackened salmon is a favorite of mine! i am definitely making this rub tonight…do you think it would be good on chicken too?! i sure hope so
I am going to have to try the paella recipe, the hubs loves it. Salmon is by far my favorite dish to make during the week.
The rub sounds excellent! Such a simple change to make a delicious dish!
I love paella but have yet to make it on my own.
Salmon is my favorite fish! Thanks for the recipe! The combination of spices looks/sounds delish!
salmon is my fav fish…great recipe,thanks
That rub looks delicious! Do you think it would work on milder fish, or overwhelm it? (The fella has a freezer full of tilapia, which is why I ask.
)
I love salmon, too! Great recipe!
I loooove salmon!
That sounds so good. I have all the ingredients for the rub, too. I haven’t had too much experience with rubs in my cooking days, but I am getting more adventurous.
Jenn
I adore using a variety of spices on grilled fish. This combination looks so flavorful. I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!
This looks amazing! I never put together dry rubs, maybe all this flavor would get my hubby to eat more fish if I did
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with me, it’s very comforting knowing that there are other people out there that can mirror my experience, and say they have found a healthy balance, and are sticking to it, as well!!! You have such a great blog, I love the name and the layout!!! Thanks so much again for finding me…you def have a new follower
Salmon is Keith’s fave! Thanks!
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erin Coates, Erin Coates. Erin Coates said: A Must try! Grilled Blackened Salmon http://thehealthyapron.com/2010/08/06/grilled-blackened-salmon/ [...]
Salmon is one of my faves! I’ve never done a dry rub, just a marinade, so this looks great!!
don’t you love all the benefits of salmon? and it tastes wonderful! i read about that burger between grilled cheese. CRAZY!!
This salmon looks great! I have to try it. Salmon is one of my most favorite things ever!
The salmon looks delicious!
I’ve seen a pic of that burger/grilled cheese thing — so gross!
oh yum!!! this looks like a fabulous recipe and i love salmon. have fun this weekend!