Blackened Salmon
A flavorful and spicy blackened salmon recipe that's easy to make and perfect for any meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub salmon fillets with olive oil and coat with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side up, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon fillets over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.