Salmon is a versatile fish because it has a strong flavor and goes well with a variety of spices. This flavorful fish is already delicious even though it is only seasoned with pepper and salt, but there are many variations to season it. You can sprinkle the seasoning before the fish is cooked, or use a seasoning rub. You can also try a glaze, marinade, or dip to flavor the salmon.
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Method 1 of 3: Sprinkling Seasoning on Fish
Step 1. Make a simple grilled fish by adding olive oil, salt and pepper
Pour a little olive oil on the fish fillet, and smooth it out with your fingers. Sprinkle pepper and salt on top, then put the fish in the oven.
- Salmon is so delicious that sometimes you just need a simple seasoning.
- If desired, drizzle a little lemon juice on the salmon before you serve it.
Step 2. Try using rosemary or thyme when grilling or grilling salmon
If you cook it using one of these methods, the flavor of the salmon will be stronger, so you'll need to add strong seasonings as well. Rosemary and thyme can withstand the stronger flavors of grilled salmon.
Sprinkle some dried herbs with olive oil, or place a few pieces of fresh rosemary or thyme under the salmon as you grill it
Step 3. Add smoked aroma by sprinkling smoked paprika, chipotle powder, or cumin
Sprinkle any or all of the ingredients on the fish to be grilled to give it a smoky aroma. You can also use this scent when grilling salmon to add flavor to the smoke that comes from the charcoal.
Step 4. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture you like
Salmon has a tough flesh and can withstand a variety of seasonings. Try sprinkling on taco seasoning or Italian condiments. This fish also goes well with jerks seasoning (a meat seasoning from Jamaica), Cajun seasoning, curry powder, Moroccan seasoning, or Chinese spices. Sprinkle the desired seasonings on the fish, and cook in the desired method, either by frying, grilling, or grilling it.
- If you don't have salt in the mix yet, try sprinkling it a little to add more flavor.
- To make the fish light, sprinkle some lime juice at the end.
Method 2 of 3: Using Seasoning Rub
Step 1. Make a basic rub using salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and olive oil
Take a small bowl, then pour 1 tsp. (5 ml) smoked paprika, 1 tsp. (5 ml) garlic powder, 1 tsp. (5 ml) kosher salt, and two grains of ground black pepper. Add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil, as well as the rind and juice of 1 lemon. Stir this mixture until well blended.
- Rub this mixture onto salmon fillets weighing about 1 kg. Let the spices infuse for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Bake the fish in the oven at 200 °C for 25 minutes.
Step 2. Try making a sweet and spicy rub using brown sugar and spices
Add 2 tbsp. brown sugar to a small bowl. Pour 1 tbsp. (15 ml) chili powder and 1 tsp. (5 ml) cumin. Add a pinch of pepper and salt, then stir the mixture until well combined.
- Start with 6 slices of salmon filet. Rub olive oil on the fish, then rub the ground rub on the filets.
- Bake the salmon filets for 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
Step 3. Make a spice rub using cumin, coriander, and dill
Add 1 tsp. (5 ml) coriander seeds, 1 tsp. (5 ml) cumin seeds, and 2 tsp. (10 ml) fennel seeds into a spice blender. Add 1 tsp each of smoked paprika, salt and garlic powder. (5 ml), and a little ground black pepper. Blend the mixture until it forms a fine powder. Grease the fish with oil, then rub the mixture. Let the spices soak for a few minutes before you cook them.
- For added flavor, cook the seeds in a skillet for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned before you grind them. You don't need oil to do this, but keep an eye on the process as it can brown quickly.
- If you don't have a spice blender, you can use ready-made ground spices.
Method 3 of 3: Add Flavor with Glazes, Sauces and Marinades
Step 1. Mix oranges with fresh herbs and olive oil for a delicious taste
Chop up any fresh herbs you have in your kitchen, such as fennel, parsley, or something else. Put the grated lemon zest in a small bowl and add the juice. Add a little olive oil along with fresh herbs.
- You can also use fresh ingredients, such as basil, rosemary, cilantro, parsley, or even min.
- Sprinkle the herbal mixture on the fish before you grill or fry it.
- You can also use pesto (herb mix) that is sold in stores.
Step 2. Make an Asian-style marinade for grilling salmon
When grilled, the flavor of the salmon will increase so you need a strong flavor to season it. Try soaking salmon in a marinade filled with fresh garlic and ginger.
- Make a marinade by mixing minced garlic with ginger, a little soy sauce, a few drops of sesame oil, a little rice wine vinegar, and a spoonful of brown sugar. Marinate the salmon in the marinade for at least 2 hours.
- You can replace brown sugar with honey if you wish.
- Cook the salmon with the seasonings in a saucepan, or remove the fish fillets from the marinade if you want to grill them.
Step 3. Make a simple sauce by mixing garlic, butter and lemon juice, in an aluminum foil wrap
Add the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp. (40 ml) melted butter, 2 chopped garlic cloves, and 1 to 2 tsp. (3 ml) salt for every 600 grams of salmon. Cover with aluminum foil, and cook the salmon for about 15 minutes at 190 °C. Unwrap, and re-roast the fish for 2 to 3 minutes to end the process.
- You can also add a little black pepper, oregano, and/or ground red pepper, depending on your taste.
- When applying the seasoning, place a small amount of the sauce on the fish. As a finishing touch, sprinkle some fresh, chopped parsley.
Step 4. Use flavored butter at the end for a simple, flavorful "sauce"
Let the butter soften on the kitchen counter. Add fresh herbs or spice mix that you like. For example, add Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning along with pepper and salt. Once the salmon is cooked, place a little butter on the salmon until it melts for added flavor.
- You can also use black pepper or grated orange zest.
- Try adding a little bourbon or whiskey and a little honey or brown sugar.
Step 5. Make a cold yogurt sauce with spices
You can use creme fraiche (a dairy product in the form of sour cream), yogurt, or even sour cream mixed with a little milk. Mix whatever seasonings you like, such as fennel, salt, lemon zest, and black pepper or curry powder.
