Blackened Salmon
A vibrant and flavorful blackened salmon dish seasoned with Cajun spices, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet.
- Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the seasoned salmon fillets.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a nice blackened crust.
Notes
For best results, let the salmon marinate in the seasoning for about 15 minutes before cooking. Use a fish spatula to gently flip the salmon to maintain its integrity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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