Salmon Seasoning
Published 7/24/2023 • Updated 3/20/2024
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Our homemade salmon seasoning is the perfect blend of smokey and sweet. It uses 7 basic spices and no weird fillers or additives. I especially love using this seasoning on our smoked salmon because it creates this epic crust that is just irresistible. And bonus, I’ve used this very seasoning as more of an everyday seasoning on roasted veggies and such and you’d never know it was developed for fish 🤫
Keep a batch of this homemade salmon rub on hand for making air fryer salmon, pan fried salmon or fiesta salmon rice bowls.
This is seriously the best salmon seasoning and our go-to in the Fit Foodie kitchen! It uses a short list of very simple spices (garlic forward with a hint of paprika) that packs big flavor but doesn’t overpower the amazing taste of salmon itself.
We love using this seasoning for salmon for any cook-method, but especially when grilling salmon smoking salmon, or air frying it because it helps create almost like a crust-like outside.
What is in this salmon seasoning?
While salmon is such a versatile seafood option, we love to have our classic salmon seasoning on hand to quickly and easily season any salmon filet at a moment’s notice. You’ll need:
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Brown sugar
- Kosher salt
- Dried thyme
- Mustard powder
- Black pepper
Try Surrender Salmon!
Our all-time favorite salmon is Surrender Salmon. They catch wild-Alaskan salmon off of Bristol Bay in Alaska. The salmon is bright orange, so flakey and delicious, and truly the best.
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How to Season Salmon
- Pat your salmon dry with a paper towel.
- Place your salmon on a plate skin-side down. Then, sprinkle the seasoning on top of the salmon.
- Lightly rub the seasonings into the salmon, and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
How Much Salmon Seasoning per 1 lb. Salmon?
Use around 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 lb. of salmon.
More Homemade Seasoning Recipes
Save money and limit sodium by making your own seasonings at home! We keep our pantry stocked with our homemade spice blends.
How to Store Homemade Salmon Seasoning
Store homemade salmon seasoning in a sealed jar in a cool, dark place. Will last up to 6 months.
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Salmon Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the salmon seasoning into a large glass container or mason jar.
- Then, stir the spices together to create your rub.
- Seal jar and store in a dry, cool place.
- How to season salmon: use around 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 lb. of salmon. Pat your salmon dry and then sprinkle the seasoning on top of the salmon. Lightly rub the seasonings into the salmon. Let sit for 15 minutes and then cook using your favorite method.
Tips & Notes
- This recipe yields about 1/2 cup.
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Nutrition
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Made the rub and broiled the salmon for 10-12 mins. My husband and 7 year old said it was the best salmon ever. (And we eat salmon weekly) I was so impressed!
OMG high praise when even the kiddos love it! <3
Proper seasoning , i love it
This looks so yummy!