Sweet and Spicy Salmon

Serves 4

4 portions of fresh salmon, skin on, 6-8 ounces each
1/3 cup brown sugar, light or dark will work
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Mix together the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Drizzle a little olive oil onto the foil. Place the salmon on the pan, skin side down. Spoon the brown sugar and spice mixture onto each piece of salmon, dividing the brown sugar mixture evenly among the salmon pieces.

Place the salmon into your oven on the center rack. Cook until the salmon reaches your preferred level of doneness, about 20 minutes for medium. The sugar in the topping will bubble and melt from the heat of the oven. This is why you want to cover your baking sheet with foil. Let the salmon sit for five minutes before serving.