BLACKENED SALMON WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE {big daddy}

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Ingredients

• Salmon:
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon grape-seed oil, for frying
• 4 {6oz} portions BS salmon fillets
• Blue Cheese Sauce:
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub.

Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and add 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 another 4-6 minutes.

FOR THE SAUCE:
Place white wine into a medium saucepan and reduce by half. Add heavy cream and allow to reduce. Add blue cheese and whisk until smooth. Serve on top of the salmon.