Blackened Salmon Recipe
Blackened Salmon is made with a quick and delicious blend of spices, then pan seared with butter to create a crispy crust. The end result is restaurant-quality salmon that is flaky and moist and ready in all of about 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets skin and bones removed
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- chopped fresh parsley or thyme, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano in a bowl.1 Tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 Tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Use 4 Tablespoons of the melted butter to brush both sides of the salmon fillets. Evenly sprinkle both sides of the salmon with the blackening seasoning, then drizzle one side with 2 Tablespoons of the remaining butter.4 salmon fillets, 8 Tablespoons salted butter,
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Drizzle with the olive oil. Place the salmon fillets buttered side down and don't move them. Drizzle the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter over the top of each fillet.2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Cook for 2-5 minutes on each side, just until the salmon develops a nice, dark crust and is cooked through so that it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque. Do not overcook.
Notes
- Spicy Blackened Salmon: As written, this salmon isn't overly spicy. But if you prefer a really spicy seasoning, you can increase the cayenne pepper to 2 teaspoons.
- If you have very thick salmon fillets, you may need to decrease the temperature to medium or medium-low in order for the salmon to cook through without burning on the outside.
- Blackened salmon goes well with Caesar Salad, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1441mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1744IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg