5.0 from 3 votes
Blackened Salmon
Bring some spice to seafood night with this kickin' Cajun Blackened Salmon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil, then evenly coat with the spice mixture.
- 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.
- Serve the blackened salmon with fresh lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.