Blackened Salmon Fillets
A simple and flavorful recipe for blackened salmon fillets, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve your blackened salmon with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Adjust the spiciness of the dish by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper used. Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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