Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon
Salmon fillets coated in a paste of honey, smoked paprika, cumin and garlic and baked until just cooked through, with lemon to finish. Four servings in 20 minutes.
What Goes With It
- Steamed white rice
- A cucumber salad
- Steamed green beans
Making Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon, Step by Step
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Heat the oven to 180°C / 355°F (160°C / 320°F fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Stir the honey, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, garlic powder, pepper and oil into a thick paste.
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Lay the salmon on the tray and brush the paste over the top and sides.
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Bake for 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes and the glaze is sticky and dark. Squeeze the lemon juice over the fillets and rest for 2 minutes.
A Few Notes
If the rub darkens too much, cover the tray loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes.
Use a very thick paste so that it stays on the fish instead of running off.
Look for chilli powder with no salt in the ingredients if you can find it.
Storing and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Eat cold, flaked into a salad, or warm gently, covered.
Common Questions
How long does Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon?
If the rub darkens too much, cover the tray loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes. Use a very thick paste so that it stays on the fish instead of running off. Look for chilli powder with no salt in the ingredients if you can find it.
What should I serve with Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon?
Steamed white rice; A cucumber salad; Steamed green beans.
How should Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Eat cold, flaked into a salad, or warm gently, covered.
Is Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, kidney-friendly, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon?
About 274 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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