Dry Rub for Salmon

Elevate your salmon dishes with this quick and flavorful Dry Rub for Salmon, a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory spices. Featuring pantry staples like brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin, this versatile rub enhances the natural flavors of salmon while adding just the right amount of complexity. With optional cayenne pepper for a touch of heat, this 5-minute recipe is ideal for grilling, baking, or pan-searing your fillets to perfection. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or prepping a weeknight meal, this dry rub adds mouthwatering depth to every bite. Serve your seasoned salmon with your favorite sides, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika (smoked or regular)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried thyme, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

Using clean hands, rub a generous amount of the dry rub mixture onto both sides of the salmon fillets. Ensure the rub is evenly coated for maximum flavor.

Step 4

Let the salmon rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.

Step 5

Cook the salmon via your preferred method—grilling, baking, or pan-searing—until it is cooked to your liking.

Step 6

Serve the salmon hot with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(37.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	119.9

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1198.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 75.2mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 298.9mg	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: 10.7%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 82.5%