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Blackened Salmon

Blackened Salmon

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • Chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place your salmon fillets on a plate, skin-side down. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano and dried thyme. This is your blackening magic!
  • Melt the butter in a separate bowl. Brush it over the top of each salmon fillet, then distribute your spice blend on top. You can press a bit the spices into the salmon to make sure they adhere well.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. No oil is needed here, the butter on the salmon is more than enough. When the pan is hot (test with a drop of water and it should sizzle), add the salmon fillets flesh-side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until you achieve that gorgeous blackened crust.
  • Gently turn the salmon over to crisp up the skin side, cooking for another 5-6 minutes. The goal is an internal temperature of 145°F, so if you have an instant-read thermometer, now's the time to use it. If not, look for the salmon to flake easily with a fork.
  • Once cooked to perfection, squeeze a wedge of lemon over each fillet and serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or thyme. Add a couple of lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1150IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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