Blackened Salmon

The blackened spice mix is a simple way to create a wonderful meal in less than 15 minutes. Rub the mix over salmon and cook over a hot grill or in a cast iron skillet. During summer, this blackened spice mix will be the best spice mix possible to create the nicest BBQ party ever!

Ingredients:
Two 6 oz salmon fillets
2 tbs coconut oil
1 tbs butter
1/2 cup nonfat milk
2 tbs blackened spice mix (recipe follows)

Serve with tartar or cilantro sauce

Directions:
Place salmon in a shallow dish. Pour milk over fish and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Remove salmon from the milk. Rub the mix over both sides of salmon. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until the skillet almost smokes. Add coconut oil and butter. Place fish into the hot skillet and grill fish about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Using a slot spoon, lift fish out of the skillet. Place on a serving dish. Grill or steam some of your favorite vegetables to accompany the salmon.

Blackened spice mix:
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbs paprika
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbs ground dried oregano
1 tbs ground dried thyme
1 tbs ground basil

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Place mix in an airtight container and store in a cool place. This mix will last for 6 months. This yield about 1/2 cup