Chile-Seared Salmon

• 1 tablespoon ground mild red chile
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• About 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 pound fresh boneless salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup Mango Salsa

1. In a small bowl, combine the chile, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut the salmon into 2 pieces.
3. Rinse, and then pat dry with a paper towel.
4. Rub the chile mixture evenly over the salmon.
5. Add oil to a heavy unseasoned skillet (see Note).
6. Sprinkle with a little salt.
7. Place over medium-high heat until hot.
8. (A sprinkle of water will dance in the bottom of the pan when it is hot.)
9. Saute the salmon for 3 to 5 minutes per side until crisp and brown on the outside and still moist and bright pink on the inside.
10. Serve on a light pool of salsa.

ground mild red chile, sugar, salt, salmon fillet, vegetable oil, mango salsa

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/chile-seared-salmon (may not work)