Name: The Perfect Salmon Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated onion (or powder); 1/4 cup granulated garlic (or powder); 1/4 cup dried oregano; 1/4 cup paprika; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons salt

Recipe

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This simple blend of spices makes the most delicious homemade salmon seasoning. It takes 5 minutes and tastes like a million bucks!

Sprinkle this seasoning mix over your salmon and transform your salmon dinners from plain to epic. It’s simple, tasty, and budget-friendly!

The Secret to the Best Salmon

The secret to making that delicious salmon you’re craving is the seasonings and this recipe will transform both your fresh and frozen salmon into a delicious meal.

By combining simple spices and salt, you get a tasty blend that turns your salmon fillets into the most delicious ones! Garlic, onion, oregano, paprika… simplicity that tastes like a million bucks! And let me tell you guys, this homemade Salmon Seasoning has nothing to do with the store-bought version.

When making your own seasoning at home, you’re not only using real spices, but you also have control over spiciness and flavor. Plus, you’re saving money.

This seasoning mix can be kept in the pantry for up to 6 months, helping you enjoy the benefits of salmon for a while! Yes, that’s a lot of epic salmon dinners! It can be used on other proteins, like chicken, too.

What Spices Go Best with Salmon

You don’t need anything fancy to make salmon taste scrumptious. With simple and tasty everyday spices, the magic happens! You’ll find the ingredient measurement in the recipe card below, but first, go to your pantry to grab these items:

Onion: granulated onion or powder makes this salmon seasoning taste amazing.
Garlic: another tasty aromatic. You can also use granulated or powder.
Dried oregano: a strong herb that adds a rich flavor.
Paprika: adds a touch of heat.
Black pepper: more tastebuds joy!
Salt: enhance all the other flavors.

on the left: salmon seasoning. On the right: four salmon fillets seasoned

How to Make Salmon Seasoning

You mix everything in a bowl, and boom! This epic homemade seasoning will be waiting to be used in your next salmon dinner.

Combine
I typically combine the spices in a bowl so I can mix them well and evenly before transferring the spice mix inside a spice jar or container.
Store
Always in an air-tight jar or container at room temperature and never in the fridge for up to 6 months.

First time making this incredible seasoning blend? Watch this quick video to see how it’s made and get additional tips.

When to Season Salmon

Whether you cook salmon in a pan, the air fryer, or in the oven, always season it raw. Since salt absorbs moisture, don’t season it ahead, but just right before cooking it.

Salmon usually has a little slimy texture, so I recommend patting it dry with paper towels before seasoning so the spice blend sticks better.

How Much Seasoning to Use Per Salmon Fillet

Always season salmon raw with about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of seasoning per 1lb of fresh salmon, that’s around 1 teaspoon (a bit less) per 4-ounce fillet. This can be adjusted, up or down, to your preferences.

on the left: raw salmon seasoned. On the right: four cooked salmon fillets.

How to Store Salmon Seasoning

Transfer the seasoning to an air-tight jar and store it in your pantry with the other seasonings. It lasts up to 6 months. After that, you can still use it, but the herbs and spices won’t be fresh, and the seasoning will be tasteless.

The Perfect Salmon Seasoning

Servings: 50 (about 1 ¼ cup)

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This simple blend of spices makes the most delicious homemade salmon seasoning. It takes 5 minutes and tastes like a million bucks!

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

¼ cup granulated onion, or powder
¼ cup granulated garlic, or powder
¼ cup dried oregano
¼ cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine onion, garlic, oregano, and paprika. Mix to combine.
Store in an air-tight jar in the pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

To use: Always season salmon raw with about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of seasoning per 1lb of fresh salmon, that’s around 1 teaspoon (a bit less) per 4-ounce fillet.