Quick Skillet Blackened Salmon
Quick Skillet Blackened Salmon is a delicious dish featuring a flavorful, spicy crust made with a homemade spice blend.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Fish
- 4 fillets salmon skin removed
Spices
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Mix paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl to create the seasoning blend.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps create a better crust.
- Generously coat all sides of each salmon fillet with the homemade seasoning blend, pressing the spices onto the fish.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
- Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets into the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Sear the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes without moving it until a dark crust forms.
- Gently flip the fillets and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
For a less spicy version, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper in the seasoning mix. If you prefer oven baking, place seasoned fillets on a baking sheet coated with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve this salmon with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a simple dill sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 37gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 350mg
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