Blackened Salmon

Description: Spicy cajun-seasoned salmon. Increase or decrease cayenne powder to taste. Yield: 4 salmon fillets

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
4		Salmon fillets
2	Tbsp.	Paprika
1	Tbsp.	Cayenne Powder
1	Tbsp.	Onion Powder
2	tsp.	Kosher Salt
1	tsp.	Black Pepper
1/4	tsp.	Dried Thyme
1/4	tsp.	Dried Basil
1/4	tsp.	Dried Oregano
1/2	c.	Butter (melted, only if planning to saute)

Directions:

1. Mix seasoning ingredients
2. (Saute only) Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter
3. Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of salmon
4. (Grill only) grill until done
5. (Saute only) Drizzle half of remaining butter (1/8 cup) over one side of fillets
6. (Saute only) In large, heavey skillet over high heat, cook salmon butter side down for 2-5 minutes.
7. (Saute only) Turn fillets, drizzle remaining butter
8. (Saute only) Cook until fish is blackened and easily flaked with a fork.