Blackened Salmon Recipe
This blackened salmon recipe proves a delicious seafood dinner is easier than you think to make. With a quick prep and no cutting required, this dish is the perfect recipe when you are short on time or if you are new to cooking.
Servings: 4
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more if you want really spicy
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 salmon filets
- Fresh parsley and lemon for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium high while you prepare the fish
- In a small bowl stir together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; set aside
- Pour melted butter over salmon filets, then sprinkle all the seasoning on top of salmon
- Add salmon to hot pan and cook 4-5 minutes each side, or until salmon is opaque/cooked through
- Serve with lemon and fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2021IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg