Grilled Spiced Salmon
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Grilled Spiced Salmon recipe—a quick and flavorful dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned with a bold blend of paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and a touch of cayenne, this recipe brings out the natural richness of the salmon with a smoky and slightly spicy kick. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice elevate the flavors even further, while grilling locks in the fish's tender, flaky texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy nights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a meal that's sure to delight seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). If using a grill pan, lightly grease it with olive oil and heat it on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on a clean plate.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Rub both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil, then generously season them with the spice mixture. Gently press the spices into the flesh for better adherence.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze half over the salmon fillets for added freshness and reserve the other half for serving.
Place the salmon fillets on the grill skin-side down. Close the lid and grill for 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the salmon with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.4 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2917 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*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.
