Blackened Salmon with Chipotle Mash

1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2: Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour at 400°F.

3: Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne, dried basil, and dried oregano to make the blackening spice; set aside.

4: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil when hot.

5: Add all of the peppers to the skillet and allow them to char and blister, cooking for about 8-10 minutes; remove and set aside.

6: Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and add them to a food processor with 1 chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of butter; blend until smooth.