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Blackened Salmon

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a homemade blackening seasoning, seared to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Creole
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blackening Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Blackening Seasoning
  1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
Prepare the Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub the blackening seasoning generously over both sides of each salmon fillet.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of sides such as rice or vegetables.

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