Blackened Salmon Fillets
A celebration of flavors with perfectly seasoned blackened salmon, easy to prepare and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Create a Flavor-Packed Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season the Fillets: Rub the spice mixture evenly over the fillets on all sides.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Fillets: Once the oil is hot, add the fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve with a Poppy Citrus Twist: Remove from heat and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Don’t skip drying the fillets to ensure a better sear. Customize the spice rub to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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