Blackened Salmon
A delicious recipe for blackened salmon that is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor from the blackening spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Blackening spice (cajun seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat the salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle with blackening spice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down for about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best results, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the salmon. Adjust blackening spice according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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