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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and set them aside.
- In a bowl mix the cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika, oregano, cloves, onion powder and salt.
- Generously and evenly sprinkle the salmon fillets (the flesh side) with the blackening seasoning.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.