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Prep Time : 10min
Cook Time : 15min
Course : Entree
Special : Easy, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Lactose-Free, Non-Alcoholic, Nutrient Dense, Quick, Wheat-Free
Type of Prep : Barbecue, Broil, Grill, Mix / Beat
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Fall, Family Dinner, July 4th, Labor /Memorial Day, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Winter
 

Grilled Cocoa Spiced Salmon Recipe

From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone,
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Cocoa, dry mustard, and flavorful spices make an interesting dry rub for barbecued fresh salmon. If you are unable to grill the fish, you may broil it in your oven.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 (16-ounces) large salmon filet
  • .
  • Mustard Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons hot water

PREPARATION:

Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Smear 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over the bottom of a shallow aluminum pan.

Whisk together sugar, dry mustard, cinnamon, paprika, cocoa, chili powder, cumin, pepper]pepper[/link], and salt.

Coat both sides of the salmon filet with remaining olive oil. Place in grill pan skin-side down. Sprinkle generously with the cocoa spice mixture and pat down. (You may have some spice mix left over. Store in a glass jar in a cool, dark place up to 6 months.)

Grill salmon about 10 minutes per inch of thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook or it will become dry.

Mustard Sauce:
Whisk together dry mustard, sugar, and hot water until smooth. Serve as a condiment with Grilled Cocoa Spiced Salmon.

Yield: 4 servings

Note: You may also broil this salmon dish in your oven if a grill is not available.

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