Blackened Salmon With Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste-Aaron uses 1 1/2 tbls.)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, for frying (or olive oil)

• 4 (6 ounce)  portions skinless and boneless salmon fillets

Blue Cheese Sauce

• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, add the salmon and cook about 2 minutes per side. The rub will give it a nice color.

4. 4

   Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.

5. 5

   For the sauce:

6. 6

   Place the white wine into a medium saucepan and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce.

7. 7

   Add the blue cheese and whisk until smooth. It will get nice and velvety.

8. 8

   Serve on top of the salmon.