Description
Buttery, crispy, and brimming with Cajun and Creole flavors, this blackened salmon recipe is the perfect bite of Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Step: Mix the seasoning. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Step: Season the salmon. Drizzle one tablespoon of oil on top of the salmon and rub it in. Sprinkle the seasoning on top and rub that in to evenly coat.
- Step: Cook the salmon. Heat the remaining two tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, and cook it top side down for 2 to 3 minutes, until the top is blackened. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Step: To serve. A fresh squeeze of lemon or lime before serving balances the spice flavor beautifully.
Notes
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, ensure the salmon is completely cool, then place on parchment paper in a storage container. Reheat leftovers low and slow in the microwave or oven to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 339 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 366 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
Keywords: blackened salmon, cajun salmon, healthy salmon recipe, southern dinner