Charred Sugar-Crusted Salmon

Charred Sugar-Crusted Salmon | Sitka Salmon Shares

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Serves: 4

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.

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All salmon dairy-free nut-free pesco-vegan soy-free 10 ingredients or less 30-minute meal main course sear/pan-fry What's Cookin'

*The information displayed is our analysis of the recipe based on its ingredients and preparation, and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutrition advice.