Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 4 6-ounce halibut fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons butter

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
3. Place fillets on baking sheet.
4. Brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil.
5. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
6. Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot.
7. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
8. Place fillets, seasoned side down, in skillet.
9. Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute.
10. Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet.
11. Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes.
12. Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.

salt, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, ground black pepper, fennel seeds, olive oil, butter

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cajun-style-blackened-halibut-102161 (may not work)