Charred Sugar-Crusted Alaska Salmon
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 to 6
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)
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1/4 to 1/3 cup hot Chinese-style or Dijon-style mustard, if desired
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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.
Serve salmon with mustard, if desired.
Nutrients per serving: 258 calories, 12g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 42% calories from fat, 105mg cholesterol, 30g protein, 7g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 942mg sodium, 37mg calcium and 1.5g omega-3 fatty acids.
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