Blackened Salmon Recipe
This blackened salmon recipe is loaded with piquant spices then pan seared for moist, crusted salmon, and cooks up in only 5 minutes, one of my favorites.
Servings: 4
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE BLACKENING SEASONING
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or use regular paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder use more for a spicier blend
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
FOR THE SALMON
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each, skinless
- ¼ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
- Brush one side of each salmon fillet generously with melted butter.
- Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the salmon fillets, buttery-seasoned side down. Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
- Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
- Flip the salmon and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky. Serve.
Notes
Store any extra blackening seasoning in airtight containers and use as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 2665IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.7mg