Pan Smoked Salmon Southwestern Style

Ingredients

• 4 (5 ounce)  salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups smoked wood chips, mesquite

Directions

1. 1

   Season the salmon with cumn, chili powder, garlic and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Drizzle with lemon juice.

3. 3

   Soak the chips in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Line a large skillet with foil.

5. 5

   Drain the chips and place in a pile in the middle of the pan.

6. 6

   Place a rack (cooling rack or fish rack) over the chips.

7. 7

   Place the seasoned salmon filets on the rack.

8. 8

   Cover with foil.

9. 9

   Heat the pan over a medium high heat until it begins smoking (until you smell it).

10. 10

    Lower the heat to low - medium low to smoke for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.