Blackened Salmon

User Reviews

5.0

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    364 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Blackened Salmon

This blackened salmon is fresh salmon fillets coated in butter and a homemade seasoning blend, then seared to create a dark crust. The most delicious and flavorful salmon that takes minutes to prepare and always gets rave reviews.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 salmon fillets about 1 1/4 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • parsley sprigs and lemon wedges for garnish
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Place the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper, thyme, oregano, basil and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  2. Brush the melted butter all over the top of the salmon fillets. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the top of the salmon, using your hands to press the spices into the fish.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Brush the skillet with vegetable oil. Place the salmon in the skillet and cook skin side up for 3-4 minutes or until a dark brown crust forms.
  4. Carefully flip the salmon. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 1025mg (43%) Potassium 905mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1821IU (36%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 1025mg 43%
Potassium 905mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1821IU 36%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

33 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Best Blackened Salmon Recipe

American, Cajun
5.0 (33 reviews)

Blackened Salmon Recipe

American, Cajun
4.3 (36 reviews)

Cajun Blackened Salmon

American, Cajun
4.8 (12 reviews)

Cajun Blackened Fish {+ Video}

Cajun
5.0 (45 reviews)

Blackened Chicken

Cajun
5.0 (33 reviews)

Easy Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Cajun
5.0 (6 reviews)

Blackened Catfish with Maque Choux

Cajun
4.9 (33 reviews)

Blackened Chicken Tenders

American, Cajun
5.0 (6 reviews)

Grilled Blackened Mahi Mahi

American, Hawaiian, Cajun, Creole
5.0 (9 reviews)

Grilled Blackened Chicken Recipe + Video

American, Cajun
5.0 (9 reviews)

Blackened Shrimp

American, Cajun
5.0 (9 reviews)

Blackened Chicken A La Mer

American, International, Cajun, Creole
5.0 (3 reviews)

Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Cajun
5.0 (3 reviews)

Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

Mexican, Cajun
5.0 (24 reviews)

Blackened Cod

American, Cajun
5.0 (174 reviews)