Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or use regular paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder use more for a spicier blend
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 fish fillets (6 ounces each, skinless - I used Icelandic cod today, but any fish fillet will do)
  • ¼ cup butter melted

Instruction

  • Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
  • Brush one side of each fish fillet generously with melted butter.
  • Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the salmon fillets, buttery-seasoned side down.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
  • Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
  • Flip the fish fillet and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
  • Serve!