Chipotle Chili and Tea Rubbed Salmon

Chipotle Chili and Tea Rubbed Salmon
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Summary

Spice rubs are simple to make and keep refrigerated for weeks. Try this rub on seafood, meat, poultry or vegetables.

  • Prep time
    20 min
  • Servings
    8 Servings
  • Serving size
    1/8 recipe
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

8 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/8 recipe
  • Amount per serving Calories 225

  • Total Fat 2g
    • Saturated Fat 2g
  • Cholesterol 80mg
  • Sodium 435mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g
    • Dietary Fiber 0g
    • Total Sugars 2g
  • Protein 25g
  • Potassium 370mg

Choices/Exchanges: 4 Lean meat, 1 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • chipotle chili in adobo
    4
  • olive or canola oil
    1 tbsp
  • light brown sugar
    1 tbsp
  • ground tea leaves (green or black)
    1 tbsp
  • dried oregano
    1 tsp
  • coarse salt
    2 tsp
  • lime juice
    1 tbsp
  • side of salmon (2-lb, skin removed)
    1
Directions

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except salmon in a blender, or use a small hand-held immersion blender and purée ingredients together until smooth.

  2. Rub mixture over the surface of the salmon. Place the salmon on a baking dish and marinate for 20 minutes.

  3. Preheat grill to medium high. You can cook the salmon directly on a piece of foil or place them on a perforated grill grate used for fish or vegetables. Cook under direct heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or enough to cook through.

  4. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.

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