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A perfectly cooked blackened salmon fillet with a crispy crust

Proven Way to Grow a Perfect Blackened Salmon Meal

This recipe guides you through preparing a delicious blackened salmon meal, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. The salmon is seasoned with a smoky spice blend and seared to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 _ Salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Small bowl
  • Cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy crust during cooking.
  2. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Cooking
  1. Rub each salmon fillet generously with the spice mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until a dark crust forms.
  4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
Serving
  1. Serve the blackened salmon immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch more cayenne pepper to the spice blend. You can also substitute other firm fish like cod or mahi-mahi for salmon.