How to Make THE BEST Blackened Salmon

Name: How to Make THE BEST Blackened Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 pound salmon fillets; 4 tabelspoons canola oil; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
204 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Make THE BEST Blackened Salmon

Iris Warren

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This blackened salmon recipe with Cajun seasoning is seared in a cast-iron skillet to make the best flaky fish with a spicy crisp crust.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme , gently crushed
½ teaspoon fennel seeds , gently crushed
1 pound salmon fillets
4 tabelspoons canola oil
1 lemon

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Instructions

Preheat a large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
While the pan is heating, add the spices to a small bowl and toss with a fork to mix well.
Trim any thin pieces from the edges of the salmon fillet and cut it into 6-ounce portions. Pat well with paper towels then drizzle the fillets with 1 tablespoon of oil, using your fingers to spread the oil over the fleshy sides.
Sprinkle the flesh of the salmon with the blackened seasoning mix, including the sides but not the skin. Press the seasoning into the fish so it adheres then shake off any extra.
Add the rest of the oil to the skillet and heat for 30 seconds (and turn on the stove's overhead fan). Starting with the short sides of the fillets, place the salmon in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until the salmon easily release from the pan. Flip to the other short side and cook for another 2 minutes, then flip and cook the top fleshy side of the salmon for 2 minutes. Cook until the seasonings brown and the fish moves easily in the pan. Flip to the to cook skin side down for another 3 minutes or until the salmon begins to firm up and flake and looks cooked through. It should still be somewhat pink in the middle. Transfer to a serving platter or plates, add a squeeze of lemon and serve with tartar sauce. The salmon is great served hot or chilled.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 637mg (27%) Potassium 739mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2204IU (44%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	204kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	637mg	27%
Potassium	739mg	16%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	2204IU	44%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%