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Blackened Salmon Fillets

Salmon fillets brushed with butter and seared with a fiery Cajun-style spice blend.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Status To Try
Servings 4 servings

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.
Keyword main-dishes-seafood, salmon
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