Best Blackened Salmon Recipe

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5.0

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    337 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Cajun

Best Blackened Salmon Recipe

Make the best blackened salmon recipe in 20 minutes! For this dish, salmon fillets are coated with blackening seasoning and seared until flaky and tender. Turn this into a tasty salmon dinner with salad, rice or potatoes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounce each, skin-on
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions

  1. Pat dry the salmon fillets and set them aside.
  2. In a bowl mix the cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika, oregano, cloves, onion powder and salt.
  3. Generously and evenly sprinkle the salmon fillets (the flesh side) with the blackening seasoning.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot a shimmery, place the salmon, skin side up in the pan and sear for 4 minute, untouched.
  5. Flip and sear the other side for 5 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked. You know the salmon is fully cooked once an instant thermometer inserted in the fish shows 145 degrees F and it flakes easily using a fork.

Notes

  • Keep the salmon cold and the pan hot for the perfect blackening.
  • My blackening season is not too spicy but if you'd like it even less spicy, use less cayenne pepper. 
  • It's important to not move the salmon fillet for a few minutes until the crust is formed. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, place the salmon in a pan over medium low heat for a few minutes until heated through. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Potassium 861mg (25%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Potassium 861mg 18%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 375IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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