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 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, skinless)
  • 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 salmon 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 salmon and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky. Serve.