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.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
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.
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.
Spread the spice pomade evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring the surface is well-coated.
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.
Carefully remove the salmon from the broiler and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Garnish the salmon with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*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.
