Blackened Salmon Fillets

Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon paprika
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• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
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• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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• 1 teaspoon black pepper
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• 1 teaspoon white pepper
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• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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• 1 teaspoon salt
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• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
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• 6 (4 ounce) fillets trout
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Mix together paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, and salt in a small bowl.
3. 3
   Heat a heavy cast iron pan on high heat until extremely hot, about 10 minutes. While the pan is heating, pour 3/4 cup melted butter into a shallow dish.
4. 4
   Dip each fillet into butter, turning once to coat both sides.
5. 5
   Sprinkle both sides of fillets with spice mixture; gently pat mixture onto fish.
6. 6
   Working in batches, place fillets into the hot pan without crowding. Carefully pour about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each fillet. Cook until fish has a charred bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn fillets and spoon about 1 teaspoon melted butter over each.
7. 7
   Continue cooking until bottoms are charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining fish. Serve and enjoy!