This blackened salmon is fresh salmon fillets coated in butter and a homemade seasoning blend, then seared to create a dark crust. The most delicious and flavorful salmon that takes minutes to prepare and always gets rave reviews.
394 kcal
/serving
15 min
Serves
4
Medium
American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 salmon fillets (about 1 1/4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- parsley sprigs and lemon wedges for garnish
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Place the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper, thyme, oregano, basil and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Brush the melted butter all over the top of the salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the top of the salmon, using your hands to press the spices into the fish.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Brush the skillet with vegetable oil.
- Place the salmon in the skillet and cook skin side up for 3-4 minutes or until a dark brown crust forms.
- Carefully flip the salmon.
- Reduce the heat to medium high and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
394
Calories
29.7g
Protein
25% DV
3.8g
Carbs
1% DV
28.7g
Fat
37% DV
1.4g
Fiber
4% DV
1.1g
Sugars
373mg
Sodium
25% DV
93mg
Cholesterol
27% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Pescatarian Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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