Blackened Salmon
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Salmon
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Ready in about 10 minutes, my easy Blackened Salmon is definitive proof that seafood recipes should not be reserved for restaurant meals alone. Discover how simple it is to make Blackened Salmon for dinner tonight.
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Ingredients
- 4 (6-8) ounce salmon filets with skin on
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning homemade or store-bought (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to the middle position, place a cast-iron skillet on rack, and preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Using a sharp knife, score skin-side of salmon filet 2-3 times, about 1-inch apart, and without slashing into flesh. Pat filets dry and season on all sides with Cajun seasoning.
- When oven reaches 500 degrees, turn off oven and carefully remove skillet. Place skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until just smoking.
- Place salmon filets skin-side down and cook until very dark brown, about 2 minutes. Flip salmon and cook until very dark brown and fish registers 145 degrees on a digital thermometer, about 2 minutes more. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning: Snag a jar at the supermarket, or to make Homemade Cajun Seasoning, inside a small bowl or a jar with a lid, add 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 3/4 teaspoon onion powder. Stir to combine (or close and shake the jar). Store any extra seasoning in an airtight container.
- Yield: You can determine the portion size of this Blackened Salmon recipe based on the fish fillets you select. I suggest one 6- to 8-ounce fillet per adult for a satisfying entree, which you can pair with a side of vegetables and/or starch.
- Storage: Transfer leftover salmon to an airtight container, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 filet
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
873mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
930IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 filet | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 873mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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