Blackened Salmon Recipe
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets (6 x 4-oz pieces) skin on or skin off.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Make the cajun spice blend in a small bowl, combining with a fork until mixed.
Step 2
Place salmon on a plate, skin down, flesh up, pat it dry, and let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Lightly coat the fish with olive oil. Sprinkle cajun seasoning onto the fillet, thoroughly coating and pressing the spice into the fish to help it adhere.
Step 4
Heat a large cast iron skillet or other heavy bottom pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon skin side up, seasoned side down, no need for oil on the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving, peek underneath, once it is has a dark brown crust flip to the other side. Turn down the heat to medium and continue to cook salmon 5-6 minutes until fish is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Step 5
Remove it from the pan at 135°F for a perfect texture, as it will continue to cook to the recommended temp (145F) for salmon.
Step 6
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