Blackened Salmon Fillets

The Chief Taster has been on a few business trips and seems to have this every time so thought I would try it.  I finally have got the blend of spices right (according to him) and am now wondering on what vegetable I could try this on so I can taste it myself (as I am a vegetarian).  I tried eggplant but that was not a success.  The search is on.  Or perhaps I could use this spice mix in a soup….now that’s a thought.  I did try the seasoning in a vegetable stir fry and loved it.  This is very easy to make and takes about 15 minutes to prepare and cook.

INDREDIENTS

2 tblspns ground paprika

1 tblspn ground cayenne pepper

1 tblspn onion powder

2 tspn salt

1/2 tspn ground white pepper

1/2 tspn ground black pepper

1/2 tspn ground cumin

1/2 tspn garlic powder

1/4 tspn dried thyme

1/4 tspn dried basil

1/4 tspn dried oregano

1/2 cup butter (unsalted), melted

4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed

All the spices before mixing

METHOD

• Mix all the spices in a bowl.
• Brush the salmon fillets on each side with butter and sprinkle the spice mixture on each side of the fillet.
• Drizzle the remaining butter on one side of the fillet.
• Cook the salmon, butter side down, in large pan for 2-5 minutes on a high heat until it is blackened.   Turn and cook the other side for 2-5 minutes until that is blackened.
• Eat and enjoy!

Serves 2 – 4