Charred Sugar-Crusted Alaska Salmon

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Dry Sugar Rub:

2 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 Tbsp ground cumin

1/2 Tbsp paprika

1/2 Tbsp salt

1/4 tsp dry mustard

Dash of cinnamon

4 to 6 skinless Alaska Salmon fillets (4 to 6 oz each)

2 Tbsp 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