Blackened Salmon
A vibrant, flavorful blackened salmon recipe that wraps you in warmth and satisfaction, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- 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 dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Mix the spices by combining paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously rub the spice mixture over each salmon fillet, scoring with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it bubbles.
- Sauté the salmon fillets skin side down for about 3-4 minutes on each side until a blackened crust forms.
- Serve the salmon hot with lemon wedges for a bright finish.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is properly heated for best results. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg