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Blackened Salmon

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a blend of spices and seared to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackened Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Seasoning
  1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and salt to create the blackened seasoning.
Season the Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the blackened seasoning generously over both sides of each fillet.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  2. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust.
Serve
  1. Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with lemon wedges and a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.

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