Easy Blackened salmon
Easy Blackened salmon is a delicious dish that features rich, smoky, and spicy flavors while offering the nutritional benefits of salmon. The crispy blackened crust and tender interior create a flavor experience that's hard to beat. Fire up your skillet for a healthy and tasty meal!
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- 1 spatula
- 1 9 inch- cast iron
- 1 Plate
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon Fillet
Blackened Seasoning Mix
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 Lemon cut into wedges
- Fresh thyme for Garnishing, optional
Instructions
- Place the salmon fillet on a plate flesh side up. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, combine all of the Blackened seasoning ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Brush the butter over the flesh side of the salmon fillet. Sprinkle the seasoning on top of the butter and gently press to adhere to the seasoning.
- Heat a large cast iron pan. There is no need to add oil. Once the pan is completely hot, you can tell by drppinga droplet of water and if it starts swirling, it is hot enough.
- Place the salmon flesh down and let it cook undisturb for three minutes, or until the flesh is blackened. Take a gentle peek and very gently turn the salmon. Cook the skin side for five minutes.
- Continue cooking the salmon on medium heat and cook both sides until the salmon is cooked through. This takes about eight minutes. Slowly turn the salmon on all sides.
- Once done, sprinkle the salmon with lemon. Leave the salmon in the cast iron to continue cooking.