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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Main Meals » Seafood Recipes » Grilled Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon

    Grilled Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon

    Published: Jun 25, 2021 · Modified: Jun 23, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 30 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    When it comes to creating deliciousness like my Grilled Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon, it’s all about the ingredients. Take it from a chef when you use quality ingredients you get delicious results!

    overhead view of honey mustard salmon

    I love grilling, but if you can’t grill or don’t like to grill you can create this dish in you oven or air fryer.

    What ingredients do I need to make Grilled Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon?

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    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Grilled Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    What type of Salmon should I use?

    In my kitchen, I only use North Pacific or Alaskan Salmon. Sockeye is my first choice because of the color and flavor, followed by Coho or King Salmon. You can’t go wrong with any of those varieties.

    *Alaskan salmon is a rich source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Alaskan salmon is healthiest when caught in the wild.

    Can I use this recipe on another type of Fish?

    You sure can. This dry rub and honey mustard barbecue sauce will lend itself to any of your favorite hearty fish. These are a few of my favorites, but don’t be afraid to try it on your favorite fish.

    • Halibut
    • Cod
    • Mahi
    • Grouper

    This would also be great on chicken and pork.

    How do I make Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon?

    two images showing how to make the dry rub

    Start by putting together the dry rub for the salmon. Creating delicious dishes that you and your family will enjoy eating comes down to the ingredients and flavors you like.

    My dry rub is great as is, but feel free to make adjustments to create your own special blend of seasonings.

    two images showing how to dry rub the salmon

    Coat the salmon in olive oil, then add the seasoning mixture to the top of the salmon.

    *Let the salmon sit in the refrigerator after applying the rub for 20-30 minutes. This will give the seasonings time to penetrate the salmon.

    two images showing how to make the honey mustard barbecue sauce

    Want to take your dish up a notch in heat and flavor? Try adding Colman’s Mustard to the recipe.

    I love the flavor the Colman’s gave my honey mustard barbecue sauce.

    three images of the cooking process of the salmon

    Heat your grill to 350-400 degrees. Make sure the grates are clean. Using tongs and an oiled paper towel, coat the grates with a little cooking oil. (If you have a long-handled brush use that to brush a little oil on the grates)

    • Place the salmon seasoned side down on the grill. Allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes.
    • Carefully turn the salmon over, using a spatula.
    • Coat the seasoned side of the salmon with honey mustard barbecue sauce.
    • Close the grill lid (if your grill has one) and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes (longer if you like well-done salmon).

    Do I have to grill the Honey Mustard Salmon?

    No, you don’t. You can cook this in your oven or air fryer at 350 degrees. Roast for 10-15 minutes, depending upon how you like your salmon cooked.

    close up of honey mustard salmon on a white platter

    Wouldn’t your friends and family love to sit down to this delicious salmon? This dish will definitely kick up your grilling game.

    Recipe FAQ’s:

    Can I make this salmon in an air fryer?

    Yes, you can. Cook the salmon seasoned side up in your air fryer at 400F for about 7-9 minutes. Check after 7 minutes.

    Can I make this salmon in the oven?

    Yes, you can. Cook the salmon seasoned side up in a preheated 375-degree oven for 10-15 minutes depending on how well done you like your salmon.

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    Grilled Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon

    Kick up your grill game with my Dry Rub Honey Mustard Salmon. Your friends and family will love this easy to make OMG delicious dish!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    dry rub marination30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 181kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Salmon

    • 12 ounce salmon 2 six ounces filets, skin off
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Dry Rub

    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

    Barbecue Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon Colman's English mustard
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

    Garnish

    • 1 teaspoon Italian parsley finely chopped for garnish
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest garnish
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    Instructions

    Dry Rub

    • Mix the dry seasonings and lemon zest together in a small bowl.

    Salmon

    • Coat the salmon in olive oil, then add the seasoning mixture to the top side of the salmon.
      *Let the salmon sit in the refrigerator after applying the rub for 20-30 minutes. This will give the seasonings time to penetrate the salmon.

    Barbecue Sauce

    • In a small bowl, combine the Colman's mustard, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest together.
      Use a fork or a whisk to blend the ingredients together.
    • Heat your grill to 350-400 degrees. Make sure the grates are clean. Using tongs and an oiled paper towel, coat the grates with a little cooking oil. (If you have a long-handled brush use that to brush a little oil on the grates)
    • Place the salmon seasoned side down on the grill. Allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes then carefully turn the salmon over, using a spatula.
    • After turning the salmon over, coat the seasoned side of the salmon with honey mustard barbecue sauce. Close the grill lid (if your grill has one) and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes (longer if you like well-done salmon).

    Garnish

    • Remove the salmon from the grill and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Lauren Michael Harris

      July 05, 2021 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for new ways to prepare salmon. This honey mustard salmon with a dry rub sounds so good! Definitely adding to the menu asap!

      Reply
    2. Moop Brown

      July 05, 2021 at 5:17 am

      5 stars
      This recipe looks incredibly flavorful and seems like a dinner dish everyone will enjoy! I appreciate the other fish types provided that can be used as well.

      Reply
    3. Jen

      July 04, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love salmon and I am always looking for different ways to cook it. This dry rub recipe is sensational! It was so flavourful and really brought the salmon to life!

      Reply
    4. EA Stewart

      July 04, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy and flavorful this salmon recipe is! I’m always looking for new ways to entice my family to eat more salmon, and we all loved it!

      Reply
    5. Alex

      July 04, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      I’ll have to try Colman’s! I’ve just always bought the same kind my parents bought. And this salmon sounds so easy and delicious!

      Reply
    6. Ramona

      July 03, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love salmon especially when I make it on the grill! This recipe looks super flavourful and I’m dying to try it out. Thank you for sharing this, I can’t wait to make it this week!

      Reply
    7. Tammy

      July 02, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Love the honey mustard combo for this rub. Sounds and looks absolutely delicious, Dennis!

      Reply
    8. Kathryn

      June 29, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon sounds so delicious especially during the summer! I can’t wait to make this recipe this week. We love salmon and your recipe sounds amazing!

      Reply
    9. Bernice

      June 28, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect way to eat salmon, we loved it so much! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    10. Gloria

      June 28, 2021 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      I was planning on cooking some salmon this week. Looks like the perfect bbq meal. Looking forward to it.

      Reply
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