Description
Experience the bold flavors of Blackened Salmon, a dish that transforms a simple dinner into a culinary delight in just 20 minutes! This easy, quick recipe features tender salmon fillets coated with a spicy blend of seasonings and pan-seared to perfection. The result is a beautifully charred exterior that locks in moisture, making every bite flaky and juicy. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile dish can be served over rice, nestled in tacos, or atop a fresh salad. Plus, you get to customize the heat level to suit your preference—mild or fiery, the choice is yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon filets
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, ghee, olive oil, or avocado oil
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, ghee, or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat dry salmon filets and coat with melted butter or oil; sprinkle spice mix generously on both sides.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add more oil if needed.
- Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until browned; flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until flaky.
- Remove from heat; drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 785mg
- Fat: 21.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38.9g
- Cholesterol: 105mg