Blackened Salmon
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Blackened Salmon
Description
Blackened Salmon starts by mixing a robust spice rub combining paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion powders, oregano, salt, and pepper. Salmon fillets are coated with olive oil and this seasoning, then seared in a hot skillet to create a dark, flavorful crust from the spices and caramelization. Each side cooks for about 4-5 minutes until the exterior crisps up and the fish is nearly cooked through.
Butter is then melted in the skillet, flavored with garlic and fresh parsley, and the salmon is returned briefly to the pan with lemon slices to soak in the buttery sauce. This finishing touch adds a bright, aromatic quality contrasting the smoky spices.
Serve the salmon warm with the butter sauce spooned over, presenting a dish with both a crispy seasoned crust and a tender, moist inside. The combination works well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon 3-4oz each, fillets
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 lemon slices
- salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl prepare the spice rub by combining garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground pepper, oregano, and salt.
- Coat the salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle the spice rub all over.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the salmon fillets. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the salmon fillets turn crispy and blackened. Remove the fillets and keep them aside.
- In the same skillet add the butter. Once the butter has melted add the garlic and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes until the garlic turns crispy golden.
- Return the fillets to the skillet with few lemon slices. Let it simmer in butter sauce for 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon while it is still warm along with the butter sauce and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1370IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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