Sweet and Spicy Salmon. Remove to a platter and serve immediately. This sweet and spicy salmon is covered in a brown sugar, chili powder and ground cumin spice rub and then pan seared until the fish is perfectly charred. The best sweet and spicy salmon with a homemade spice rub made with brown sugar and chili powder.

Reviews for: Photos of Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa. There's a bit of magic going on here: A glaze of brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce and ginger is baked atop salmon to create a sweet-tangy entree. Learn how to make this sweet and spicy grilled salmon recipe that makes a perfect gluten-free summer meal. You can have Sweet and Spicy Salmon using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Sweet and Spicy Salmon

1. You need 5 of Salmon fillets (total about 1 1/2 pounds).
2. Prepare 1 Tablespoon of butter, melted.
3. Prepare 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
4. You need 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder.
5. It's 1 teaspoon of cumin.
6. You need 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
7. It's 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
8. You need 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
9. You need 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or to taste.

This naturally gluten-free salmon recipe is something special, both sweet and spicy with a caramelized touch from when the brown sugar meets the heat of the grill. Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Salmon. A super easy and healthy dinner. Serve with rice and veggies to make it a meal!

Sweet and Spicy Salmon instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients and set aside..
2. Line the fryer basket with a grill mat or a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil..
3. Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and place them inside the fryer basket..
4. Brush the surface of the salmon with melted butter. Generously sprinkle the surface of the salmon with the dry seasoning mix and pat the seasoning down. Air fry at 380F(190C) for about 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature exceeds 145F (63C) and the surface is nicely caramelized..
5. Let rest for a few minutes before serving..

The sauce is just spicy enough with added sweetness from the honey. If you want it a bit spicier go ahead and add some more Sriracha or red pepper flakes. This salmon is full flavored and has the perfect balance of being slightly sweet and slightly spicy, just the way we like it around here. Even my toddler can handle the kick of flavors. Oh, and don't you go letting all those ingredients scare you.