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Cajun Blackened Salmon

Our Cajun Blackened Salmon is bursting with robust, New Orleans flavors and finished off with a crispy garlic skin.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb salmon fillets

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp olive oil and the Cajun seasoning.
  2. Place salmon in a flat-bottomed dish and rub the seasoned oil all over the non-skin side. Let fish marinade, covered, for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. When you are ready to cook the fish, heat 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place salmon in the hot skillet, skin-side up. Cover the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the fish is cooked 1/3 of the way up.
  5. Flip fish in the pan, adding more oil if necessary. Cover the pan and continue to cook the fish for 5-7 minutes, until the salmon is firm and flaky.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe from 2013 was updated in February 2017. Enjoy!