Is your tummy ready for 2020? Here’s one of my favorite dishes to prepare this year, my melt-in-your-mouth, seared Norwegian Asian Rubbed Salmon recipe. It’s fatty and rich with flavor! It’s also super healthy to fulfill your New Year’s resolutions!
Here’s one of my go-to recipes. It’s incredibly simple and incredibly good! You don’t have to use Norwegian salmon, any salmon (like wild salmon) will do. I just think a fattier salmon is best (don’t worry, it’s the “good” omega fat). If you shop at Whole Foods they always have the Norwegian salmon on hand. Just ask the fishmonger!
Norwegian salmon is fatty and full of healthy Omega 3’s!
What is Chinese Five Spice:
Chinese Five Spice is a very common Asian ingredient all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. There are five traditional spices in this delightful Asian seasoning:
- star anise
- cloves
- Chinese cinnamon (or regular cinnamon)
- Sichuan pepper
- fennel seeds
This spice is often used by adding it to stew meat or poultry, making it part of a marinade, or as a spice rub when roasting foods.
HOW TO MAKE ASIAN RUBBED SALMON:
This is about the easiest recipe on the planet! Only 20 minutes to deliciousness!
- Combine all spices in a small glass bowl. Pat the salmon filets with paper towels. Brush the canola oil on both sides of the fish. Generously sprinkle salmon with spice mixture on both sides.
- Heat a large cast iron pan or heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high to high heat. Place salmon skin side down in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until nicely seared. Turn fish over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until fish is light pink.
- Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges on the side. Serve with a side of rice if desired.
TIPS & TRICKS:
- Honey powder can be found at specialty spice stores like Penzy’s, or on Amazon. You can always just use honey if you can’t find this.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. I guarantee you that this salmon will melt in your mouth, unless you overcook it!
- I love a crispy salmon skin, but if you’re not into fish skin, then pull it off (such a waste!).
WANT MORE?
If you like this recipe, you’re going to want these recipes:
- Red Curry Salmon Kebabs
- Miso Glazed Salmon
- Wild Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Slaw
- Sushi Tacos with Salmon and Tuna
Update Notes: This post was originally published on February 28, 2017, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like step by step instructions and tips in December 2019.
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Asian Rubbed Salmon
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Description
Seared to perfection, this Asian Rubbed Salmon is fatty and full of flavor from the Chinese Five Spice rub! It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey powder or teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Fresh thyme or cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all spices in a small glass bowl. Pat the salmon filets with paper towels. Brush the canola oil on both sides of the fish. Generously sprinkle salmon with spice mixture on both sides.
- Heat a large cast iron pan or heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high to high heat. Place salmon skin side down in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until nicely seared. Turn fish over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until fish is light pink.
- Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges on the side. Serve with a side of rice if desired.
Notes
- Honey powder can be found at specialty spice stores like Penzy’s, or on Amazon. You can always just use honey if you can’t find this.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. I guarantee you that this salmon will melt in your mouth, unless you overcook it!
- I love a crispy salmon skin, but if you’re not into fish skin, then pull it off (such a waste!).
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 716.8 mg
- Fat: 15.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
- Protein: 38.2 g
- Cholesterol: 86.9 mg
Keywords: grilled salmon, Chinese five spice, grilled salmon rub, simple grilled salmon, seared salmon
I love fish and the spices used in this recipe sounds great. I have never used chinese five spice powder. Will have to check in my grocery store.
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It’s a unique, very fragrant spice! I think you’ll love it!
You can’t go wrong with Chinese five spice- such an amazing combo of flavors and tastes amazing on salmon.
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The five spice really brightens the flavor in this salmon recipe. So good!
I can’t wait to try this! We love all the spices that combined to make this one healthy and delicious dish perfect for any night of the week.
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I could eat salmon every day, honestly! It’s so good and good for you!
I just love salmon and love the fact it can be cooked so quickly. I love the spices you have in your rub, all of them are in my cupboard so I need to give this recipe a try.
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I think you’re going to love it too! Thanks, Jere!
I love salmon, especially how good it is for you. I can’t wait to try this version! My kids may eat it this way too.
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Thanks, Jacqui! This salmon just has overall great flavor from all of the spices!
It’s funny (and sad) that I’m Norwegian, living in the fishiest areas of Norway, and I can’t stand fish. But my New Year resolutions involve eating more fish as there are so many recipes that look incredible. And this definitely looks fantastic with all the spices so it’s first on my list!
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Oh my! Hope you acquire a taste for fish! I simply could not live without it! And, the Norwegian salmon is my all-time favorite.
I’m obsessed with fatty salmon! It’s so good for you and takes so rich. Can’t wait to try your recipe! 😘
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Me too, Nancy! I try to eat the Norwegian salmon at least once a week. Great health benefits like Omega-3’s!
I made this recipe last night for my family and they all LOVED it! It was an easy but delicious salmon recipe which I’ll definitely make again. Thank you, Lesli!!!
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You’re so welcome, Vicki! This is a recipe I return to again and again. So glad you liked it!