Chipotle Crusted Salmon

In the Sloppy Joe recipe I introduced the wonderful, smoky and spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.  You can also get that hot smoky flavor by using chipotle chile powder in the spice aisle of your grocery store.   The powder comes in handy particularly when you are making something dry. 

My favorite way to eat salmon in the past was to make a teriyaki sauce, marinate the salmon and then grill.  A sweet and spicy rub is now my all time favorite and it is incredibly simple!

When purchasing a salmon fillet,  separate the thin bottom 1/3 and shorten the cooking time so that this piece does not overcook.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp brown sugar

3/4 - 1 tsp chipotle chile powder

1/2  tsp ground cumin (or better yet, whole cumin toasted and ground)

1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt

1 lb skin on fresh salmon

Blend brown sugar, chipotle powder, cumin and salt. Coat skin side of salmon with oil or no-stick cooking spray and spread rub mixture on top of fish.

Heat grill to medium and cook the 2/3 piece of salmon for approximately 2 minutes and then add the bottom 1/3.  Grill for a total of 7 minutes or until opaque throughout.

Done!   Could this be any simpler?   And very very tasty.   This recipe should serve 4 according to recommended serving sizes, but it is so good I think 3 servings is more appropiate.

This may also be your next go to for salmon.  Enjoy!