Blackened Salmon
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Salmon
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How to cook the BEST Blackened Salmon - Fillets of salmon brushed with butter, rubbed with a bold spice blend, and pan-seared to perfection, this easy recipe is simple and impressive!
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillet portions skin-on
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme for serving
Instructions
- Place the salmon on a large plate, flesh-side up, and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, thyme and oregano.
- In a separate small bowl, melt the butter. Brush the butter over the flesh-side of the salmon fillets, then sprinkle the flesh sides evenly with the spice mixture. Lightly pat the spices to adhere as needed.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or similar heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat (no need to add oil). Turn on the exhaust fan and open a window if things start to get smoky. Once the pan is completely hot (a droplet of water should dance on its surface), working quickly but gently, add the salmon fillets, one at a time, flesh-side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes without disturbing the fillets, until the surface is blackened (peek as little as possible so that the salmon gets a nice dark color), then carefully turn each piece of salmon over.
- Continue cooking over medium heat, until the skin becomes crispy, and the fish is fully cooked through, about 5 to 6 additional minutes depending upon the thickness of your fillets. The fish should reach 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and flake easily with a fork at its thickest part.
- Squeeze lemon over the salmon, then transfer the fillets to serving plates. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh thyme and additional lemon wedges.
Notes
- TO STORE: This salmon is best the day it is made, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- TO REHEAT: To avoid drying out your salmon, gently reheat it in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat until just warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Potassium
911mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1209IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 911mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1209IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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