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Spicy Sugar-Grilled Salmon & ZucchiniSalad

Salmon rubbed with sugar, cumin, paprika and chilli and grilled, served with a grilled zucchini and squash salad with green beans and mint.

Spicy Sugar-Grilled Salmon & Zucchini Salad
4 People
Serves
10 Mins
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Spicy Sugar-Grilled Salmon & Zucchini Salad is a vibrant and flavour-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal. The salmon is coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, then grilled to perfection, delivering a smoky char with just the right amount of heat. Paired with a fresh and crisp zucchini salad, this dish offers a refreshing contrast of textures and flavours. Ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner, it combines the richness of salmon with the lightness of zucchini for a balanced, delicious meal that’s easy to prepare and full of bold flavours.

Ingredients

  1. 4 salmon fillets
  2. 1 tbsp sugar
  3. 1 tsp cumin
  4. 1 tsp paprika
  5. 1/2 tsp salt
  6. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  7. Olive oil spray
  8. 2 zucchinis, sliced
  9. 1 yellow squash, sliced
  10. 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
  11. Salt and pepper, to taste
  12. 1 cup cooked green beans, halved
  13. 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  14. 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  15. 2 tbsp dressing (optional, depending on preference)
  16. Juice of 1 lemon
  17. 1 tbsp olive oil (for salad)

Method

  1. Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan on medium-high. Combine sugar, cumin, paprika, salt and chilli in a small bowl. Spray salmon with olive oil. Sprinkle the flesh side of salmon with spice mixture.
  2. To make salad, place zucchini and squash in a large bowl. Drizzle over half the oil. Season. Grill, turning halfway with a barbecue spatula, for 4 minutes or until charred and just tender. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Cook salmon, skin-side up first and turning halfway, for 4-5 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add beans, mint, shallot, dressing, lemon juice, and remaining oil to the bowl with zucchini and squash. Gently toss to combine. Divide salad and salmon among serving plates. Serve with lemon wedges.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Salmon loves high heat, especially when using sweet spice rubs. The sugar helps create a light caramelised crust, while the inside stays rich, flaky, and moist. Fresh Atlantic salmon pairs perfectly with charred vegetables and citrus because the smoky heat, natural sweetness, and bright acidity all work together to balance the richness of the fish.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 330 kcal
  • Total Fat 18.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 7.0 g
  • Protein 32.0 g
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