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BLACKENED SALMON WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and oil. Once the butter has melted, add the fish and cook about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.
• For the sauce:
• Place the white wine into a medium saucepan and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce. Add the blue cheese and whisk until smooth. Serve on top of the salmon.

BLACKENED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the paprika, cayenne, thyme and oregano and salt and mix to blend. Put the mixture on a plate or other flat surface and coat the portions of salmon, 1 at a time, on the flesh side only.
• Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. When the oil begins to smoke quite heavily shut the heat off under the pan. Add the salmon, 1 at a time, in a single layer, flesh side down, in the oil. Turn the heat back on under the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the salmon to the other side. Cook the salmon over medium heat, until the skin becomes crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Arrange the salmon on a platter, sprinkle with lemon zest and lemon juice and serve immediately.

BLACKENED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place cumin seed, fennel seed, oregano, and thyme in a spice grinder. Pulse until finely chopped but not powdery. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in paprika, cayennepepper, 1 1/2teaspoons salt, and 1/4teaspoon black pepper; set aside. In anothersmall bowl, whisk together horseradish, yogurt, honey, remaining1/2teaspoonsalt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper; set aside.
• Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat each fillet with 2 teaspoons of spice blend; pat with fingers. Place fillets in hot skillet. Cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Flip fillets; cook through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to plate; set aside.
• To assemble, spread bread with horseradish mixture.Top with arugula and onion. Flake salmon into chunks; place on sandwiches. Drizzle with remaining horseradish mixture; serve.