50+ Friends Club Cookbook
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Blackened (Hot) Salmon Filets

From the Kitchen of: H@ppy

2	Tbsp	Ground Paprika
1	Tbsp	ground Cayenne Pepper
1	Tbsp.	Onion Powder
1	Tbsp.	Garlic Powder
2	tsp.	Salt
1/2	tsp.	Black Pepper
1/2	tsp.	White Pepper
1/4	tsp.	Thyme
1/4	tsp.	Basil
1/4	tsp.	Oregano
4		Salmon Filets(skin and bones removed)
1/2	c.	unsalted butter, melted

• In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano.
• Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with 1/2 remaining butter.
• In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, cook salmon, butter side down, until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets, drizzle with remaining butter, and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.