Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup cheese crumbles blue
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper 
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil for frying
• 0.5 cup heavy cream 
• 1 tablespoon penzey's southwest seasoning italian
• 2 tablespoons paprika 
• 1 teaspoon cracked pepper black
• 24 ounce salmon fillet boneless skinless
• 2 tablespoons salt 
• 0.3 cup white wine 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub.
3. 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.
4. Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.
5. Place the white wine into a medium saucepan and reduce by half.
6. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce.
7. Add the blue cheese and whisk until smooth.
8. Serve on top of the salmon.