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Blackened Salmon
Fresh salmon fillets with a blackened seasoning rub, seared until tender and flaky!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets 6 ounce each
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder optional
Instructions
- Combine spices and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Lay out salmon fillets and coat both sides equally with the seasoning mixture.
- In a 12-inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot add the salmon and cook for about 4-6 minutes per side or until blackened and cooked to your desired doneness. Do not overcook.
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Notes
- You can use a premade blackened seasoning if you prefer.
- Cook salmon just until cooked and flaky. It should be somewhat translucent in the very center. Keep in mind that as the salmon sits, it will continue cooking a little bit. Do not overcook.
- Thicker salmon will need closer to 6 min per side, thinner filets will need closer to 4 minutes. After about 4-6 minutes per side, salmon should flake easily with a fork but still be slightly translucent in the center.
- Once the fish becomes flaky, remove it from the heat right away to avoid over-cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347
(17%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
865mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
687IU
(14%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 865mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.