Recipes

Charred Sugar-Crusted Alaska Salmon

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.

This recipe courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.