Description
Succulent Texas Roadhouse-style salmon delivers restaurant-quality flavors straight to home kitchens. Marinated and grilled to perfection, this dish promises a delightful culinary experience you can easily recreate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep Salmon: Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels to create an ideal surface for seasoning absorption.
- Spice Blend: Mix dry spices and brown sugar in a bowl, crafting a flavor-packed coating that will elevate the salmon’s natural taste profile.
- Season Fillets: Drizzle olive oil over salmon, then thoroughly rub the spice mixture across both sides, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Add Citrus Brightness: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seasoned fillets to introduce a vibrant, zesty complement to the robust spices.
- Cook to Perfection: Heat cooking surface to medium-high and sear salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender, translucent center.
- Rest and Finish: Remove salmon from heat, allowing it to rest briefly for optimal juice redistribution and flavor development. Plate with optional lemon wedges or fresh herb garnish for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Control Moisture: Pat salmon completely dry with paper towels to prevent steaming and ensure a crispy, golden-brown sear that locks in flavor.
- Maximize Spice Penetration: Massage spice blend gently but firmly into the fish, allowing each fillet to absorb the robust seasoning mixture thoroughly and evenly.
- Nail Perfect Cooking Temperature: Use medium-high heat to achieve a caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender, juicy salmon interior – avoid overcooking to preserve delicate texture.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap brown sugar with coconut sugar for paleo diets, use smoked paprika for enhanced depth, or replace olive oil with avocado oil for higher heat tolerance and clean flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg