Salmon fillets brushed with butter and seared with a fiery Cajun-style spice blend.
Blackened Salmon Fillets
Salmon fillets brushed with butter and seared with a fiery Cajun-style spice blend.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 salmon fillets skin and bones removed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Mix paprika, cayenne, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano in a small bowl.
- Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with half of the remaining butter.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat. Cook salmon butter-side down until blackened, 2-5 minutes. Turn, drizzle with remaining butter, and continue cooking until blackened and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Source: Allrecipes
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