Broiled Salmon with Spice Pomade Alton Brown

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Alton Brown’s Broiled Salmon with Spice Pomade—a quick yet flavor-packed dish that’s as effortless as it is impressive. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe combines tender, flaky salmon with a bold, aromatic spice blend featuring cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and a hint of garlic. The addition of lemon juice and brown sugar creates a balance of tangy and sweet, while broiling forms a caramelized crust that’s irresistible. Perfect for a healthy main course, this dish is garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges for a zesty finish. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this easy broiled salmon recipe is a must-try for bold flavor and minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with kosher salt and ground black pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the ground coriander, ground cumin, smoked paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and brown sugar to create the spice pomade.

Step 4

Brush a baking sheet or broiler pan with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet.

Step 5

Spread the spice pomade evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring the surface is well-coated.

Step 6

Broil the salmon for 6–8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The pomade should form a slightly caramelized crust on top.

Step 7

Carefully remove the salmon from the broiler and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Garnish the salmon with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	562.6

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 72.7mg	0%
Sodium 652.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.6g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 543.6IU	0%
Calcium 106.8mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 688.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.0%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 11.3%