Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 salmon steaks (1 pound) each about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Method

  • In a bowl stir together the black pepper, the paprika, the cayenne, the garlic, the onion, the thyme, the salt, and the oil until the mixture forms a stiff paste.
  • Pat the paste onto both sides of each salmon steak.
  • Heat an oiled ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until it is smoking and in it saute the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through.
  • While the salmon is cooking, in a small skillet cook the butter over moderate heat, swirling the skillet, until it is dark brown, but do not let it burn.
  • Transfer the salmon to heated plates and pour the butter over it.