Charred Sugar-Crusted Alaska Salmon

 

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

Salmon

4-6 skinless Alaska salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each), fresh or thawed

2 Tablespoons canola oil

1/4-1/3 cup hot Chinese-style or Dijon mustard (optional)

 

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 6-8 minutes. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Serve salmon with mustard, if desired.