Blackened Salmon Recipe

• Strictly a backyard endeavor! Large cast-iron skillet, seasoned Outdoor gas grill Blackened seasoning mix (recipe follows)
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. dry oregano
• 1 Tbsp. onion pwdr
• 1 Tbsp. garlic pwdr
• 1 Tbsp. Zataran's Cajun Seasoning (available at Safeway)
• 1 Tbsp. coarsely grnd black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp dry tarragon
• 4 x (1 lb) salmon fillets
• 1/2 c. butter (1 stick), plus 2 Tbsp. (divided)

1. To make seasoning mix: Combine paprika, oregano, onion pwdr, garlic pwdr, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, mustard and tarragon.
2. To make salmon: Remove skin from salmon fillets.
3. Heat 1/2 c. of the butter.
4. Coat fillets with butter, and then liberally coat with blackened seasoning mix.
5. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour.
6. Heat large cast-iron skillet till center of skillet turns white.
7. Place 1 Tbsp.
8. of butter in skillet, cover immediately with 2 fillets.
9. Huge amounts of steam and smoke will rise, so don't do this in the house.
10. Cook 1 to 3 min per side, depending on thickness.
11. Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp.
12. of butter and remaining 2 fillets.
13. Serve in true Cajun tradition with red beans and rice, a nice baguette and a good solid merlot.

strictly, paprika, oregano, onion pwdr, garlic, zatarans cajun, black pepper, mustard, tarragon, salmon, butter

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/blackened-salmon-86915 (may not work)