Blackened Salmon with Orzo

I went to lunch with a friend of mine on Monday and had blackened Mahi Mahi.  It was good, but a little dry.  Inspired, today I decided to try making blackened Salmon.  This is the first fish I have made at home that I really enjoyed. 


Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 tbs olive oil

Blackened Seasoning
1 tbs smoked paparika
1 tbs onion powder
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs chipotle powder
1 tbs dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano

Preheat oven to 350
In a bowl combine all the seasoning.  Liberally coat salmon on all sides will the entire batch of seasoning.  In a large cast iron skillet (or oven safe skillet) heat olive oil.  When the oil begins to smoke, turn off the stove and place salmon in skillet.  Turn Salmon after 1 min.  Place entire skillet in oven for 10 min or until the salmon flakes. 

Orzo-
Follow recipe on orzo package.  Optional-After draining the orzo, add 2 tbs butter and parmesan cheese.