Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets (skin-on, pin bones removed)
  • 4 tablespoon butter

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, paprika, thyme, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  • Sprinkle the salmon fillets with the seasoning mixture, pressing with your fingers to help the coating adhere.
  • Heat the butter in a large 12-inch well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat.
  • When the butter starts foaming, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook them, undisturbed, until their bottoms are blackened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn the fillets to the other side and cook them for about 2-3 more minutes to blacken the skin side.
  • Carefully, using oven mitts, transfer the hot skillet to the preheated oven. Let the fish finish cooking in the oven until its internal temperature reaches 145ºF, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Transfer the fish to plates. Spoon the pan juices on top and serve.