Chipotle Chili and Tea Rubbed Salmon

Spice rubs are simple to make and keep refrigerated for weeks. Try this rub on seafood, meat, poultry or vegetables.
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- Prep time
- 20 min
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- Servings
- 8 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/8 recipe
Ingredients
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chipotle chili in adobo
- 4
- 4
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olive or canola oil
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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ground tea leaves (green or black)
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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dried oregano
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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coarse salt
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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lime juice
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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side of salmon (2-lb, skin removed)
- 1
- 1
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Directions
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Place all ingredients except salmon in a blender, or use a small hand-held immersion blender and purée ingredients together until smooth.
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Rub mixture over the surface of the salmon. Place the salmon on a baking dish and marinate for 20 minutes.
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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.
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Cool for 30 minutes before serving.