Blackened Salmon Recipe
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Salmon Recipe
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This blackened salmon recipe is loaded with piquant spices then pan seared for moist, crusted salmon, and cooks up in only 5 minutes, one of my favorites.
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Ingredients
FOR THE BLACKENING SEASONING
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or use regular paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder use more for a spicier blend
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
FOR THE SALMON
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each, skinless
- ¼ cup butter melted
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Instructions
- Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
- Brush one side of each salmon fillet generously with melted butter.
- Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the salmon fillets, buttery-seasoned side down. Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
- Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
- Flip the salmon and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky. Serve.
Notes
- Store any extra blackening seasoning in airtight containers and use as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
762mg
(32%)
Potassium
964mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2665IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2665IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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