Description
Texas Roadhouse Salmon is a bold, smoky, and flavor-packed dish that brings steakhouse magic into your home kitchen. With a caramelized crust and juicy interior, this salmon is seasoned with a Texas-style rub and finished with fresh lemon for brightness. It’s quick, healthy, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lemon (half sliced, half juiced)
Fresh dill or parsley (optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Press the spice rub onto the top of each fillet. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil.
5. Place salmon fillets spice-side down and sear for 3–4 minutes until a crust forms.
6. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, or until salmon reaches 125–130°F.
7. Squeeze lemon juice over salmon while in the pan.
8. Remove from heat and let rest for 3–5 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon, texas roadhouse, skillet salmon, spice rub