Oven-Roasted BBQ Salmon

a close up image of BBQ salmon filets coated in spices on a white oval platter.

4.88 from 8 votes

The key to this Oven-Roasted Barbecue Salmon is the smokey and sweet spice rub! As it bakes, the spice rub creates a flavorful and slightly-charred crust around the outside of salmon, leaving the inside tender and buttery.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 426kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

Salmon:

4 6 oz filets of salmon boneless and skinless
2 tbsp oil olive oil or a neutral oil

BBQ Spice Rub

2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the salmon, skin side down on the baking tray. In a small bowl whisk together all of the bbq spice rub ingredients
Brush the salmon with a thin layer of oil then coat on all sides with the spice rub. Be generous with the rub, it will caramelize and create a flavorful crust as it bakes.
Bake for 12 minutes then broil 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and slightly charred. Serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Salmon: Almost any thick cut fish filet will work well for this recipe. You could use halibut, cod or sea-bass. Even shrimp would be nice!
Smoked Paprika: Sweet paprika or Hungarian paprika can be substituted.
Brown Sugar: You can use maple syrup or honey in place of brown sugar. Just know it will turn the spice rub into more of a wet marinade–which is totally fine.

Storing and Re-heating Leftovers:

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat leftover salmon filets in a preheated 350F oven for 5-7 minutes or in the microwave in 1 minute increments until warm.

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