Pan Smoked Salmon Southwestern Style - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Season the salmon with cumn, chili powder, garlic and pepper to taste.
Drizzle with lemon juice.
Soak the chips in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
Line a large skillet with foil.
Drain the chips and place in a pile in the middle of the pan.
Place a rack (cooling rack or fish rack) over the chips.
Place the seasoned salmon filets on the rack.
Cover with foil.
Heat the pan over a medium high heat until it begins smoking (until you smell it).
Lower the heat to low - medium low to smoke for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.