Spicy Roasted Salmon with Crispy Skin is a simple yet epic dish perfect for entertaining or as a family meal. All it takes is a hot oven and 25 minutes. You control the size of the salmon and how much spice to use.
Place salmon skin side down and season fillet with rub. Use a little for flavor and more if you like heat. You will have some leftover. Reserve for another use.
Flip fish over so the skin is facing up. If desired, sprinkle more spice on the skin.
Place pan in upper third of the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven. Peel off skin and place it back on pan fatty side up.
Place pan back in oven for 5 minutes.
Transfer salmon to platter. If skin is not yet crisp, place it in the oven for a few minutes.
Serve salmon hot or at room temperature.
Notes
*If you plan on eating the skin, make sure the salmon is scaled. This recipe is versatile. Choose what size salmon fillet you like and how much spice to use. I usually cook 2 ½ - 3 pounds for 6 servings. Any leftovers are served on salad for lunch.