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Blackened Salmon

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a homemade blackening seasoning and seared to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blackening Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon Fillets
  • 4 fillets salmon about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Blackening Seasoning
  1. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Prepare the Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet generously with the blackening seasoning on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  2. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of sides such as rice or vegetables.

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