Blackened Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    283 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Blackened Salmon

Bring some spice to seafood night with this kickin' Cajun Blackened Salmon.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil, then evenly coat with the spice mixture.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed, until blackened. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the desired doneness is reached.
  4. Serve the blackened salmon with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 513mg (21%) Potassium 898mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 1044IU (21%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 513mg 21%
Potassium 898mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 1044IU 21%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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