5 from 12 votes
Blackened Salmon
Blackened Salmon cooks salmon filets quickly in oil coated with a spicy, aromatic seasoning blend of paprika, garlic, herbs, and cayenne. The high heat sears the fish, creating a dark, flavorful crust that contrasts with the moist, tender interior. This technique intensifies the salmon's natural flavors while adding a mildly smoky and spicy character.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
339 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the seasoning. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Season the salmon. Drizzle one tablespoon of oil on top of the salmon and rub it in. Sprinkle the seasoning on top and rub that in to evenly coat.
- Cook the salmon. Heat the remaining two tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, and cook it top side down for 2 to 3 minutes, until the top is blackened. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- To serve. A fresh squeeze of lemon or lime before serving balances the spice flavor beautifully.
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Notes
- Store cooked salmon fillets in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- For freezing, cool salmon completely, then freeze on parchment paper to avoid sticking.
- When reheating, thaw frozen salmon overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently at low temperature to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
857mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.