Chicago winters are some of the worst. This simple grilled salmon recipe, complete with tangy barbecue sauce, evokes memories that those wonderful Chi-town summers are around the corner (kind of).

Serves 4

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

For barbecue sauce: Heat oil in a medium sauce pot and sauté onions until translucent, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.

For salmon: Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Lightly season salmon with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Cook fish on one side for 4 minutes. Flip and brush with barbecue sauce and continue to cook for another 4 minutes or until fish is opaque. Serve with extra sauce on the side.