Description
Blackened Salmon is a culinary delight that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich flavors and satisfying crunch. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a bold blend of spices, seared to perfection for a delicious crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish transforms a simple meal into an extraordinary experience. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and you’ll impress family and friends with minimal effort. Get ready to savor every bite of this flavorful fish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and coat both sides with olive oil. Generously sprinkle the Cajun spice blend on each side.
- Place the seasoned fillets into the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until a crust forms.
- Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist inside.
- Remove from heat, serve with fresh lemon juice drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 102mg