Sugar-Spiced Barbecued King Salmon with Chinese Hot Mustard

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Ingredients

  • Sugar Spiced Salmon
  • 8 servings
  • SUGAR SPICE
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup coarse salt
  • SALMON
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 (6-ounce) salmon filets
  • Mustard Sauce
  • Enough sauce for 8 (6-ounce) salmon filets
  • 4 tablespoons dry mustard (Coleman's brand preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons warm water
  • Combine the powdered mustard and sugar in a bowl, then add the warm water and stir to form a smooth, thin paste. Add more water if a thinner sauce is desired.

Preparation

Step 1

(From chef Chris Idso of Pacifica Del Mar.)

For the Sugar Spice: Combine all Sugar Spice ingredients in a bowl and mix well. (The recipe here makes enough Sugar Spice to coat 15 to 20 (6-ounce) salmon filets. Put leftover mix in an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place.)

For the Mustard Sauce: Combine the powdered mustard and sugar in a bowl, then add the warm water and stir to form a smooth, thin paste. Add more water if a thinner sauce is desired.

For the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Liberally coat one side of each salmon filet with Sugar Spice. Sear the filets for about 2 minutes, then turn over and finish cooking the filets to desired doneness. Drizzle Mustard Sauce over the filets and serve immediately.