As the days get shorter and darker in Vancouver one can not get enough Vitamin D from sunlight. Therefore, it is important to get vitamin D from our food. Foods like fatty fishes, egg yolk, mushrooms, spinach and soybeans are a great source of vitamin D. My favorite way to get sunshine vitamin is from salmon. Loaded with omega 3’s fatty acids, protein and a variety of nutrients, salmon is one of the incredibly delicious fish that can take some bold flavors and spices. No matter what cooking method or ingredients you choose it always satisfies your taste buds.
Update November 12, 2021
Now you can watch the recipe video on my YouTube channel.
This baked salmon recipe is very simple to make with no special ingredients. You probably have them all in your pantry right now. I used taste of home’s recipe as a guide to make a dry spice mix of brown sugar, salt, red chili powder, cumin and black pepper. The spice mix creates a nice balance of flavors that works great on rich and moist salmon.
You can make the spice mix ahead of time, and store in a jar or ziploc bag until needed. It’s super versatile and keeps for a while. I usually double the spice mix recipe, for last minute dinner emergencies.
This is a whole salmon fillet from Costco. You can leave it whole while baking or cut it in portions before putting on the spice mix. I like to bake large portions of salmon and keep the leftovers in the fridge or freezer to be used later in the week. It is perfect served with steamed or oven roasted vegetables or rice.
A simple and delicious way to make fresh flavorful salmon.
Ingredients
- 1 whole salmon fillet- approx 1.30 kg, skin on or skin off
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tbsp red chili powder
- 3/4 tbsp cumin, coarsely ground
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- zest from half lemon
Instructions
- Wash salmon filet and pat dry. Rub lemon juice and salt, leave aside for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with oil.
- Combine brown sugar, ground cumin, salt, red chili powder, lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.
- Place salmon on prepared baking sheet with skin down.
- Rub spice mix over salmon.
- Bake uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with your choice of vegetables.
Ami@NaiveCookCooks
This sounds delicious. I love the sweet & spicy flavors on salmon!
Adina
I love salmon and your spice rub sounds delicious. Pinned and will try it soon.
Shirley Tay (Blackswan)
My son is a huge fan of salmon & I’m always thinking of different ways to cook for him. Adding cumin sounds nice! xoxo
Monica
I’m going to pick up some salmon tomorrow…we love it here too. Love your spice rub and I need to get myself a big fillet like yours so we have plenty to savor. Looks amazing and so many great things to serve alongside to make a fantastic meal!
Juliana
Balvinder, this salmon sounds and looks delicious…I absolutely love the idea of sweet and spicy…so much flavor.
Hope you are enjoying your week 🙂
Katerina
We love salmon at home and this is a great alternative to the recipe I make! Thanks for sharing!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
My favourite fish! Gotta try your spice rub…sounds really delicious.
Azlin Bloor
A fantastic midweek recipe, Balvinder, although I personally think it would be great for weekends too! I love salmon too, probably my favourite fish.
Vicki Bensinger
I love salmon and enjoy preparing it all different ways. I like the ingredients you’ve used in this spice rub. I can taste the flavor just from you photo. I’ll be sure to save this recipe to try. Thank you. Hope you’re doing well.
Soma Saharay
Balvinder you know my love for fish and how much I am loving your dish…yummy…
Monika Dabrowski
Never tried salmon with cumin, sounds yummy!