Cajun Blackened Salmon

Description: Yet another recipe from my mother-in-law, who is probably the best cook that I personally know. This is, hands down, our favourite way to eat salmon in our house - and we eat a lot of it! The spice portion can be doubled and stored for later - I typically double or triple the recipe and store it in an airtight jar so that it is available whenever I want it.

Ingredients:

• 4 -6 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon onion salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 tablespoon white pepper
• 3/4 tablespoon black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon thyme
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon sage

Steps:

1. Mix together spices in an airtight jar and shake until well blended.
2. Sprinkle cajun spice liberally over salmon fillets on both sides.
3. Melt butter in a large pan over medium high heat until sizzling hot.
4. Place salmon fillets in butter and cook each side 4-8 minutes, depending on the size of the fillet. Be sure to cook one whole side before flipping to blacken properly.