Blackened Salmon

Name: Blackened Salmon
Ingredients: Salmon fillet; olive oil or butter; blackened seasoning; lemon

1. Pat 1 salmon fillet, about 6 oz, dry with paper towels.

2. Rub the salmon fillet with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter.

3. Coat the salmon evenly with about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons blackened seasoning.

4. Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

5. Place the salmon in the skillet presentation-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving it.

6. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness.

7. Remove the salmon when it is cooked to your preferred doneness.

8. Squeeze fresh lemon over the salmon before serving.