Salmon Dry Rub

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• Optional: Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk the spices until well combined. Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 6 months.

2. 2

   Use 1 Tablespoon seasoning for every pound of salmon.

3. 3

   Broil for 5-6 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and cooked through.

4. 4

   --- Grilled Salmon ---

5. 5

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry, rub them with oil, and season with the dry rub. Place the salmon skin-side down on the greased grill grates. Close the lid and grill for 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillet.

6. 6

   --- Baked Salmon ---

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Pat salmon fillets dry, rub them with oil, and season with the dry rub. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 125-degrees, then broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp the top.

8. 8

   --- Pan-Seared Salmon ---

9. 9

   Pat salmon fillets dry, rub them with oil, and season with the dry rub. Heat olive in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down, and let cook for 4-6 minutes. Once the opaque color has traveled about halfway up the side of the fish, flip. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the internal temp reaches 125-degrees.

10. 10

    --- Air Fryer Salmon ---

11. 11

    Pat salmon fillets dry, rub them with oil, and season with the dry rub. Preheat your air fryer to 400-degrees. Cook the salmon for 8 minutes.