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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.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cajun, recipe, salmon, spicy
Servings:
4
Calories:
368
kcal
Author:
Mike Hultquist
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:
368
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
34
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
124
mg
|
Sodium:
762
mg
|
Potassium:
964
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
2665
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.4
mg
|
Calcium:
45
mg
|
Iron:
2.7
mg