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Asian-rubbed salmon fillet with rice and vegetables

Salmon Asian Rub Recipe

Elevate your salmon with this bold Asian style rub featuring five spice, ginger, soy sauce, and honey. Perfect for grilling, baking, or pan searing!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 fillets
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or Oven
  • Brush or spoon
  • Fish Spatula

Ingredients
  

Dry Rub

  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey powder
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt

Optional Wet Glaze

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced

Instructions
 

  • Brush with extra glaze in the final minute of cooking for a sticky finish. Serve hot with rice or stir fried veggies.
  • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Massage rub evenly into the salmon.
  • Optional: Mix wet glaze ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour over the salmon to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Cook using your preferred method, grill, bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, or pan-sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Brush with extra glaze in the final minute of cooking for a sticky finish. Serve hot with rice or stir-fried veggies.

Notes

Customize the spice level by adjusting cayenne. For extra depth, add lime juice or Thai basil. Great for fish tacos or rice bowls!
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