Charred Sugar-Crusted Alaska Salmon

By drinkfairy

Ingredients

• Dry Sugar Rub:
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 Tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 Tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• Dash of cinnamon
• 4 to 6 skinless Alaska Salmon fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh or thawed
• 2 Tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup hot Chinese-style or Dijon-style mustard, if desired

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from wildalaskaseafood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Blend all ingredients for Dry Sugar Rub. Generously coat one side of each Alaska Salmon fillet with mixture.

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.