| Category: Main » Salmon Recipes |
| Title: | Charred Sugar-Crusted Alaska Salmon |
| Detail: | Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 4 to 6 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 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. 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 1500mg omega-3 fatty acids. |
