Blackened Salmon
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Blackened salmon with bold spices is a tasty, healthy salmon recipe you can make in just 15 minutes! Apply a quick dry blackened seasoning blend to each fish fillet, then pan-fry until a flavorful dark crust appears on the surface. It's that easy!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) cumin
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) chopped parsley
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Mix Blackening Spice - In a small bowl combine paprika, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and black pepper.
- Prepare Salmon Filets - Cut salmon fillets into 4 equal pieces, about 6 ounces in weight each. Season each side with 1 teaspoon of the blackening seasoning mix, 2 teaspoons total.
- Cook Salmon - Heat a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the oil. Place the salmon fillets in the pan and cook until lightly charred and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the flesh flakes easily, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Plate & Serve - Transfer to a plate, serve with a lime wedge and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
- Storing: Blackening seasoning can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Cooked salmon can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Cover and microwave the salmon on high heat in 15 to 30-second increments until hot.
- Make it Whole30 and Keto: Omit the brown sugar. Use sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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