Sweet Alaskan Salmon with Poppyseed Dressing

Sweet smoked paprika is the secret spice
that brings the already sweet tasting
flaky salmon flavor to amazing heights.
Served with poppyseed dressing this is
one recipe that could be a contest winner!

Ingredients:
4 Alaskan Salmon fillets, thawed
2 tablespoons sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon organic ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Poppyseed dressing

Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Blend all dry ingredients in a small bowl.
Rub spice mixture over top of Alaska Salmon.
Let the salmon rest 5 minutes before cooking.
Heat an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil, then salmon, rub side down.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.
Turn fillets over and place pan in oven.
Roast just until fish is opaque throughout,
about 5 to 8 minutes, remove from oven and
cover with aluminum foil until served
with a few drops of poppyseed dressing.