Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients :

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion

Preparation : 

Combine the black pepper, the paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. 

Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. 

Spread the paste all over the salmon fillets, and set aside to marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. 

Stir in the onion, and cook until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. 

Heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 

Cook the salmon fillets in the hot skillet until golden brown on each side, and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes per side. 

Pour the browned onions and olive oil over the salmon fillets to serve.