A flavorful and spicy blackened salmon recipe that's perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. The salmon fillets are generously coated with a blend of spices and seared to perfection, creating a deliciously crispy crust.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
6min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and salt.
Step 2
Brush the salmon fillets with the melted butter.
Step 3
Coat the salmon fillets evenly with the spice mixture.
Step 4
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it's very hot.
Step 5
Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the fish is blackened and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
Serve the blackened salmon hot with your favorite sides.