Easy Blackened Salmon Recipe
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Easy Blackened Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
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10 oz center cut salmon
wild is preferred
- spray olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Note: add more/less depending on your heat tolerance
- 2 teaspoons butter
Steps
Step 1
Pat filets dry with a paper towel, then spray salmon with oil.
Step 2
Rub the spice mix all over the salmon, even the skin. Do not worry if it looks clumpy, just spread it out as best as possible.
Step 3
Set a carbon steel or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot add butter and allow to melt and sizzle.
Step 4
Place the salmon skin-side up in the skillet so the top sears. Sear for 3 – 5 minutes, or until blackened marks appear and the salmon can easily be lifted off the skillet.
Flip it over and cook it the rest of the way, about 6 – 8 minutes.
Careful not to overcook the salmon – when a white substance, albumin, seeps out the side it means the salmon is ready and overcooked.
Step 5
Remove from the skillet and enjoy! 
Step 6
I like to flake my salmon and add it to jasmine rice, salads, and even soups!
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Easy Blackened Salmon Recipe
Kevin Curry
-
10 oz center cut salmon
- wild is preferred
- spray olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
-
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Note: add more/less depending on your heat tolerance
- 2 teaspoons butter
-
Pat filets dry with a paper towel, then spray salmon with oil.
-
Rub the spice mix all over the salmon, even the skin. Do not worry if it looks clumpy, just spread it out as best as possible.
-
Set a carbon steel or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot add butter and allow to melt and sizzle.
-
Place the salmon skin-side up in the skillet so the top sears. Sear for 3 – 5 minutes, or until blackened marks appear and the salmon can easily be lifted off the skillet.
Flip it over and cook it the rest of the way, about 6 – 8 minutes.
Careful not to overcook the salmon – when a white substance, albumin, seeps out the side it means the salmon is ready and overcooked.
-
Remove from the skillet and enjoy!
-
I like to flake my salmon and add it to jasmine rice, salads, and even soups!
Nutrition per serving
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Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!