Charred Sugar-Crusted Salmon
By ASMI
Sweet & Spicy
Charred Sugar-Crusted Salmon | Sitka Salmon Shares
Ingredients
- For dry sugar rub:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- Dash of cinnamon
- For cooking:
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Mix & Cover
Blend all ingredients for dry sugar rub. Generously coat one side of each salmon fillet with mixture.
Cook salmon
Heat oil in large heavy pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place salmon fillets in pan, seasoned side down. Cook about 2 minutes to sear; turn fillets over. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking 6 to 8 minutes. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
Serve salmon with mustard, if desired.
