Spicy Rub for Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• olive oil (for fish and grill)
• 6 (7 ounce)  salmon fillets

Directions

1. 1

   Fire up the grill.

2. 2

   To make the spice rub, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Rub both sides of the salmon fillets with all of the spice mixture.

4. 4

   Brush the grill and fish with oil.

5. 5

   Grill over direct heat, covered, with the vents open.

6. 6

   When the salmon is marked by the grill, flip the fish and finish cooking.

7. 7

   It will require a total grilling time of around 10 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill.

8. 8

   The sugar in the spice rub can burn easily, so watch it closely.

9. 9

   A step ahead: The spice rub can be made a couple days ahead and stored, tightly covered, at room temperature.