Blackened Salmon
A delicious and easy blackened salmon recipe with a spice mix that creates a beautiful crust, enhanced with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Create the Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the spice mix.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and rub the spice mix generously over the fillets, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot and shimmering.
- Blacken the Salmon: Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your blackened salmon with lemon wedges on the side, letting each person squeeze fresh juice over their fillet.
Notes
Opt for wild-caught salmon for the best flavor. If cooking multiple fillets, avoid overcrowding the pan for an even cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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