Blackened Salmon Recipe
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Blackened Salmon Recipe
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Blackened Salmon is made with a quick and delicious blend of spices, then pan seared with butter to create a crispy crust. The end result is restaurant-quality salmon that is flaky and moist and ready in all of about 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets skin and bones removed
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- chopped fresh parsley or thyme, for serving
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Instructions
- Mix the smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano in a bowl.
- Use 4 Tablespoons of the melted butter to brush both sides of the salmon fillets. Evenly sprinkle both sides of the salmon with the blackening seasoning, then drizzle one side with 2 Tablespoons of the remaining butter.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Drizzle with the olive oil. Place the salmon fillets buttered side down and don't move them. Drizzle the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter over the top of each fillet.
- Cook for 2-5 minutes on each side, just until the salmon develops a nice, dark crust and is cooked through so that it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque. Do not overcook.
Notes
- Spicy Blackened Salmon: As written, this salmon isn't overly spicy. But if you prefer a really spicy seasoning, you can increase the cayenne pepper to 2 teaspoons.
- If you have very thick salmon fillets, you may need to decrease the temperature to medium or medium-low in order for the salmon to cook through without burning on the outside.
- Blackened salmon goes well with Caesar Salad, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
1441mg
(60%)
Potassium
919mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1744IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1441mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1744IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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