A good Salmon Dry Rub allows the delicious flavor of our fresh, Sockeye Salmon to shine in less than 30 minutes. Pair it with a simple salad and a dry white wine for an elegant weeknight menu.
Salmon Dry Rub, Simplified
This simple five-ingredient Salmon Dry Rub can be pulled together from spices most people already have in their pantry. The secret ingredient, finely ground coffee, adds a new flavor dimension to your dry rub that's earthy and rich.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
1 Tablespoon finely ground coffee
1 Tablespoon ground coriander
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
1-1/2 pounds Alaska Sockeye Salmon, fresh or thawed
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
Heat grill to 375°F. Mix rub ingredients together well.
Remove Alaska Sockeye salmon from the refrigerator. Cut 2 pieces of wide, heavy-duty aluminum foil about 6 inches longer than the salmon side. Stack the foil pieces (shiny side down) on a baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray. Place the salmon, skin side down, in the middle of the foil. Fold the foil sides and the ends up (1 to 2 inches) to make a shallow pan around the salmon, leaving at least a 1-inch margin around the fish.
Rub/pat about 1 teaspoon rub on each salmon portion or 1 to 2 tablespoons onto the salmon side. Let the rub rest on the salmon for about 10 minutes before cooking.
Carefully transfer the foil pan to the center of the preheated grill. Do not cover the salmon with foil or close the foil over the salmon. Close the grill cover and cook for 10 to 13 minutes until the fish is lightly translucent in the center – it will finish cooking from retained heat. Remove from the grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.
To cook in the oven, preheat the oven to 375°F, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly translucent in the center. Be sure to let the salmon rest a few minutes before serving.
Salmon Dry Rub Tips:
- Check salmon for doneness at 10 minutes.
- To add a bright flavor, serve with lemon and orange wedges for squeezing over the top after cooking.
- Leftover rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrients per serving: 203 calories, 8g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 35% calories from fat, 72mg cholesterol, 29.5g protein, 2g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 2460mg sodium, 22mg calcium and 1850mg omega-3 fatty acids
*Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood
