BLACKENED SALMON | Easy Blackened Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

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In a bowl, add 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 0.25 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Pat down 1.5 pounds of salmon fillet divided into four portions with a paper towel.

Drizzle each salmon portion with extra virgin olive oil.

Sprinkle the spice rub onto both sides of the salmon and season with salt and black pepper, rubbing it in to ensure it sticks.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Sear the salmon for about 4 minutes on one side until it is blackened, then flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes until completely cooked through.

Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds.

Add 0.5 cup of chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the skillet, cooking over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.

Add the salmon fillets back to the pan using fingers to avoid breaking them.

Finish the sauce by adding 3 tablespoons of butter and remove from heat once melted.

Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve.

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