SPICY GRILLED SALMON STEAKS WITH BLACK BUTTER

To easily tell when the salmon steaks are done, purchase steaks equipped with Volk's Pop-Up^® Timer.
Servings: 2

Ingredients

1-1/2	tsp.	freshly ground black pepper
1/2	tsp.	paprika
1/4	tsp.	cayenne
1	tsp.	minced garlic
1	Tbsp.	minced onion
1/2	tsp.	crumbled dried thyme
1/4	tsp.	salt
1	Tbsp.	olive oil
2		salmon steaks (1 pound) each about 1 inch thick
1	Tbsp.	unsalted butter

Steps for Preparation

1. 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.

2. Pat the paste onto both sides of each salmon steak.

3. Heat an oiled ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until it is smoking and in it sauté the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the button-head of the Pop-Up^® Timer pops up.

4. 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.

5. Transfer the salmon to heated plates and pour the butter over it.