Cajun-Style Blackened Halibut

• 1 teaspoon saltsalt
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thymethyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oreganooregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperpepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprikapaprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperpepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushedfennel-seed
• 4 6-ounce halibut fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oilolive-oil
• 4 teaspoons butterbutter

1. 01Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Place fillets on baking sheet. Brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
2. 02Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Place fillets, seasoned side down, in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute. Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet. Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.

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