Blackened Salmon Fillets
Description
Fire up succulent blackened salmon with an exciting blend of Cajun-style spices, cooked in butter for a flavorful and easy spin on this favorite fish.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons ground paprika
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1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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Mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano together in a small bowl.
3
Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add salmon and cook until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes.
5
Lift fillets, add remaining melted butter to the skillet, and flip fillets into the butter. Cook until the other side is blackened and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes.