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Blackened Salmon Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Mix all of the blackening spices together in a small bowl. Make sure it is blended evenly.
  2. Brush one side of each salmon fillet generously with melted butter.
  3. Generously spoon on the blackening seasoning.
  4. Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat and add the salmon fillets, buttery-seasoned side down. Cook 3-5 minutes to blacken.
  5. Brush or drizzle on the remaining butter, then generously add more seasoning.
  6. 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

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

% 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.