Brown Sugar Salmon Rub

Name: Brown Sugar Salmon Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons brown sugar*; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
2
Calories
14 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Brown Sugar Salmon Rub

Samara Cain

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Makes about 1 ½ tablespoons, which is enough for 8 ounces of salmon (2 salmon fillets).

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Ingredients

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¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar* (light or dark)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

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Instructions

Add all dry rub ingredients to a small jar. Put on the lid and shake very well until all ingredients are well combined. (I don't recommend storing this rub because the brown sugar can dry out that way. It's best to prepare the rub fresh when you need it.)

Notes

*Please make sure that your brown sugar is soft. (It should have a texture similar to that of wet sand.) If it's dried out and crumbly, the remaining ingredients won't stick to it and you won't get an even mix.
How to grill the salmon:
Brush skin-on salmon fillets with a mild olive oil, then evenly sprinkle the rub onto the flesh side.
Pre-heat the grill on high to at least 400 F.
Set the salmon fillets directly over the flame skin-side down. Close the top and leave the flames on high until the salmon skin is blackened and crispy (about 5 minutes).
Turn off the heat from directly under the salmon and turn the remaining burners to medium. Cook with the top closed until the salmon registers 130 F. in the thickest part. (10 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon). Leave the salmon skin-side down the entire time and do not flip over.