Dinner for 6
Chipotle Brown Sugar Salmon
Salmon gets a sweet, smoky chipotle crust while cooking gently over hickory chips until tender and safely done.
$17.65for 4 servings
$4.41 per serving$17.65 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersGrill
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $24.98Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.66Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.47 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb salmon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
- finely grated zest of 1 lime (optional)
- olive oil (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups hickory chips
Steps
- Soak the hickory chips in water for 15 minutes.
- Heat a covered grill to 250 F for indirect cooking.
- Mix the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, chipotle powder, and lime zest.
- Rub the salmon with oil if using, then coat it with the spice mixture.
- Drain the chips, place them in a foil packet, and set the packet over the heat.
- Place the salmon on the cool side, cover the grill, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until it reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
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