Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Really Tasty & Easy Blackened Salmon Fillets

I never tire of trying different salmon recipes. I found this fast, easy, and delicious blackened salmon recipe on All Recipes.com (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/blackened-salmon-fillets/). The recipe is very highly rated, with nearly 600 mostly positive reviews.

 Most cooks likely already have all the ingredients except the salmon.

The version below is for 2 servings. I've changed the directions a bit because I found the original instructions slightly confusing with respect to the buttering and spicing. I've also added some instructions. You might want to check the original recipe and reviews.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 & 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
2 salmon fillets with skin & bones removed. (If the skin is left on, the spices will not stick and their tastes and that of the butter will not be infused into the salmon. Also, let the salmon sit out for at least 15 minutes before basting with butter.)
1/4 cup salted butter, melted

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix all of the spices.

2. Brush one side of the salmon with 1/2 the melted butter, and sprinkle on the spices.

3. In a heavy skillet, over high heat, place the salmon with butter and spiced side down. Coat the side facing up with the remaining butter and spices. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes until the bottom side is blackened.

4. Turn the salmon and cook until the bottom is blackened and easily flaked with a fork. (I cooked each side for 4 minutes. The salmon I used was of medium thickness. Thicker fillets might require up to 7 minutes.)


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