Blackened Salmon Fillets
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. ground paprika
- 1 Tbs. ground cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbs. onion powder
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
- 1/2 C. unsalted butter, melted
Directions
In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano. Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 C. butter, and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with 1/2 remaining butter. In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, cook salmon, butter side down, until blackened, 2-5 minutes. Turn fillets, drizzle with remaining butter, and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Yield: 4 servings
