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Blackened Salmon
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5 from 8 votes

Blackened Salmon

My favorite blackened salmon recipe is easy to make in 20 minutes and features a perfectly-blackened, flavorful, crispy crust.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, mardi gras, salmon
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Ali

Ingredients

Salmon Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon filets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large lemon cut into four wedges

Blackened Seasoning Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Mix the blackening seasoning. Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
  • Season the salmon. Brush the tops of the salmon filets evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture (be sure to use all of it) evenly on the tops of the filets and gently pat it down to adhere.
  • Cook. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a cast iron skillet or non-stick sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add the salmon filets seasoning-side-down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until a charred blackened crust has formed. (Feel free to lift up the corner of a filet to check the doneness of the blackened crust.) Carefully flip the filets over and continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired level of doneness. (The FDA recommends salmon be cooked to 145°F.)
  • Serve. Serve the salmon immediately with lemon wedges for drizzling.