Description
This Cajun Blackened Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish, perfect for any occasion. Serve it with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (4-5 oz) fillets skin-on salmon
- 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ to 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Set salmon fillets, skin-side down, on a large work surface like a baking sheet and pat dry. Allow fillets to de-chill a bit so the melted butter doesn’t harden in a later step.
- In a small bowl, whisk together spices: paprika, cayenne, garlic, pepper, onion, oregano, and salt. Or use 1 batch homemade Cajun seasoning.
- Using a basting brush, brush the tops of the salmon fillets (non-skin side) with half of the melted butter, then flip over, coating the other sides.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoning over the butter-coated fillets, creating a thick layer.
- Heat a large skillet to high heat, coating in olive oil and remaining butter. Once hot, add salmon (skin-side down) and cook 2 to 4 minutes, until blackened on the bottom.
- Reduce heat to medium. Gently flip the fillets, cooking the remaining side until it’s also blackened, about 5 more minutes. Fish is done once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve with a squeeze of a lemon wedge and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley. Great with tartar sauce or chipotle aioli and crispy Brussels sprouts.
- Also try my air fryer salmon bites (super easy!).
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Notes
- Ensure that the salmon is properly patted dry to achieve a good sear.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your heat preference.
- Experiment with different side dishes for a varied meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg