Blackened Salmon Fillets

In a small bowl mix paprika cayenne pepper onion powder salt white pepper black pepper thyme basil and oregano.

Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with 1/2 remaining butter.

In a large heavy skillet over high heat cook salmon butter side down until blackened 2 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets drizzle with remaining butter and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.