Pan Seared Salmon with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

For Chipotle BBQ Sauce:

1 teaspoon butter

1 tablespoon diced onion

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons beer (do whatever you want with the rest)

3 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

¼ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon dried chipotle pepper

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions…

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes

Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened

For Salmon:

4 skinless (6 ounce) salmon fillets

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions…

Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat

Coat salmon with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper

Place salmon in hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned

Flip salmon with spatula and continue to cook for 2 more minutes

Transfer salmon fillets and brush the top with the prepared sauce (simmer remaining sauce until ready)

Place brushed fillets into an oven safe dish and place into a 350’F oven

Cook salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145’F