Spicy Rub For Grilled Salmon Recipe

Capture the magic of Seattle's Etta's Restaurant with this fiery, flavorful spice rub for perfectly grilled salmon. Sweet, smoky, and subtly spicy, this rub elevates your salmon to restaurant-quality in minutes! Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 261.9 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Spicy Rub For Grilled Salmon

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Rub For Grilled Salmon

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How to Make Spicy Rub For Grilled Salmon

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grates thoroughly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme until well combined.
  3. Generously rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the salmon fillets, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Lightly brush the salmon fillets and grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Maintain grill lid open slightly to vent.
  6. Watch the salmon closely, as the brown sugar can burn easily. Adjust grilling time based on your grill’s heat. The total grilling time will be approximately 8-10 minutes.
  7. Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy! This rub can also be made a couple of days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g