Published 7/24/2023 • Updated 8/31/2024 Keep a batch of this homemade salmon rub on hand for making air fryer salmon, pan fried salmon or fiesta salmon rice bowls. This is seriously the best salmon seasoning and our go-to in the Fit Foodie kitchen! It uses a short list of very simple spices (garlic forward with a hint of paprika) that packs big flavor but doesn’t overpower the amazing taste of salmon itself. We love using this seasoning for salmon for any cook-method, but especially when grilling salmon smoking salmon, or air frying it because it helps create almost like a crust-like outside.

What is in this salmon seasoning?

While salmon is such a versatile seafood option, we love to have our classic salmon seasoning on hand to quickly and easily season any salmon filet at a moment’s notice. You’ll need:

Paprika  Garlic powder Brown sugar Kosher salt  Dried thyme  Mustard powder  Black pepper

How much salmon seasoning per 1 lb. salmon?

Use around 1 tablespoon of seasoning per 1 lb. of salmon.

How to Season Salmon

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Save money and limit sodium by making your own seasonings at home! We keep our pantry stocked with our homemade spice blends. Surrender Salmon is a family-run company based here in Minneapolis and they are good friends of ours! Support a local business if you can.

How long does this salmon rub last?

Store homemade salmon seasoning in a sealed jar in a cool, dark place. Will last up to 6 months. Spice Jars

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