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3 Easy Ways to Season Salmon Fillet

Salmon is one of the most popular type of fish, loved for its flavor and health benefits. But when cooking salmon filet, you might be looking for a quick and easy recipe for seasoning. Simplicity is often the key to bringing out the best in salmon filet, especially with our salmon filet. Below are three easy ways to season a salmon filet that deliver maximum flavor without requiring fancy ingredients or a ton of effort.

1. Classic Lemon and Herb
When looking for the most basic and popular type of seasoning for salmon, you will quickly find the combination of Lemon and herbs.  This combination of fresh citrus and fragrant herbs gives your filet a bright, tangy, and savory taste.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Fresh or dried herbs (like dill, parsley, or thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven or grill to 190°C.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon filet and rub it in evenly.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs over the fish.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and sprinkle with lemon zest for an extra burst of citrus.
  5. Bake or grill the salmon until it flakes easily with a fork (about 12-15 minutes depending on thickness).

Why it works: The citrus cuts through the salmon’s buttery richness.

Lemon salmon herbs

2. Sweet and Spicy Maple Glaze

If you’re looking for a bolder flavor, this sweet and spicy glaze is the perfect seasoning for salmon. It balances the natural sweetness of maple syrup with the kick of cayenne pepper for a salmon filet that’s anything but boring.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven or grill to 200°C.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush the glaze generously over the salmon filet.
  4. Bake or grill the salmon for 10-12 minutes. For an extra caramelized finish, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.

Why it works: The maple syrup caramelizes as it cooks, creating a sticky-sweet coating, while the cayenne and paprika add a deliciously smoky heat.

3. Garlic Butter with a Twist

For a rich  and classic flavor, you can’t go wrong with a garlic butter seasoning. Adding a hint of lemon and parsley elevates this classic combination to restaurant-quality.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Melt the butter and stir in the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush or spoon the garlic butter mixture over the salmon filet.
  4. Cook the salmon in your preferred method on a skillet, in the oven, or on the grill, until it’s golden and flaky (about 10-15 minutes).

Why it works: The garlic butter infuses the salmon with a luxurious, savory flavor while keeping it tender. The parsley and lemon add a zesty finish.

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