Salmon 4 Ways
Sweet Spicy Rub
Ingredients
Ingredients for 12 servings
Serving size ~ 2 teaspoons
- 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked pepper
Spring Green Salad
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 hearty servings
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups parsley, finely chopped
- 3 green onion stalks, chopped (green parts only)
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- Juice from 1 lime (or 2 limes according to your tastes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
Steps
Step 1
Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and toss them together! Allow the salad to rest, covered in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving.
Salmon Burger
Ingredients
Ingredients for 3 salmon burgers
- 15oz raw center-cut salmon, skinned
- 1 tablespoon sweet spicy rub
- spray avocado oil
Steps
Step 1
Follow the steps for creating the salmon burgers here. Once the salmon mince has been made, add about 1 ½ tablespoons of the rub to the burgers, then make 3 equally sized patties. For best results, set the patties in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2
Set a carbon steel skillet on medium heat, once hot spray the skillet with avocado oil, then add the patties. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, long enough to sear the outside and cook the inside according to your desired level of doneness.
Step 3
Enjoy with the spring green salad or on your favorite burger bun with all the toppings!
Crispy Skin Salmon
Ingredients
Ingredients for 2 crispy skin salmon filets
- 12oz raw center-cut salmon, skinned
- 1 ½ tablespoons sweet spicy rub
- Pinch of coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Steps
Step 1
Use a paper towel to damp dry any moisture/water from the salmon. Season the filet(s) with the sweet & spicy rub, and add an extra pinch of sea salt to the skin-side of the salmon and rub it in.
Step 2
Set a carbon steel skillet on medium high heat. Once almost hot, add avocado oil and allow the pan to heat the rest of the way.
Step 3
Add the salmon skin-side down first. Gently press on it using a (fish) spatula to prevent it from curling up. Allow it to sear and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, or until you can see the salmon can easily lift off the pan, then flip to cook the other side form an additional 3 -4 minutes. Note, cooking time may vary depending on your preference of doneness and the thickness of the salmon.
Step 4
Enjoy with the spring green salad!
Air-Fried and Baked Salmon
Ingredients
Ingredients for 2 air-fried and baked salmon filets
- 12oz raw center-cut salmon, skinned
- 1 ½ tablespoons sweet spicy rub
- Pinch of coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Steps
Step 1
Set air-fryer or convection oven to 410F, or set a traditional oven to 420F.
Step 2
Use a paper towel to damp dry any moisture/water from the salmon. Season the filet(s) with the sweet & spicy rub.
Step 3
Place the salmon on a baking tray lined with parchment or on a nonstick baking sheet. If the salmon is fresh out the fridge, allow the salmon to “warm” to room temperature for about 20 minutes after seasoning.
Step 4
Air-fry or bake for 8 – 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets and your desired level of doneness.
Step 5
Enjoy with the spring green salad!
Smoked Salmon
Ingredients
Ingredients for 4 smoked salmon servings
- Brine
- Enough water to submerge a 1lb of salmon, about 8 cups (or however much you decide to smoke)
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup sea salt
- 1 lb salmon
- Rub
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Fresh cracked pepper to according to your preference
Steps
Step 1
Place the salmon in a deep dish. Mix together the ingredients for the brine and pour over the salmon, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight OR for at least 2 hours, but the longer the better.
Step 2
Remove the salmon from the brine and lightly pat it dry using a paper towel. Add the sea salt & cracked pepper on the top.
Step 3
Fire up your grill to 200F – 250F. Add your flavor of wood to smoke and allow the smoke to begin.
Step 4
Place the salmon on a wooden plank – that has been soaked for at least 30 minutes. Add a pan of water, apple juice or wine to the grill to create steam inside.
Step 5
Place the salmon on the OPPOSITE side of the fire/coals, it should NOT be directly over the flames or heat source.
Step 6
Smoke for at least 1 hour, or more/less depending on how much salmon you are cooking.
Note: if there is white stuff, albumin, oozing out of the salmon, it may be overcooking so be sure you check the salmon every 10 – 15 minutes to ensure even smoking/cooking.
Step 7
Enjoy with the spring green salad!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!