BLACKENED SALMON - CHILI PEPPER MADNESS

Blackened Salmon - Chili Pepper Madness image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

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!