Blackened Salmon Fillets

Blackened salmon fillets are a flavorful, spicy dish that brings together the richness of salmon with a bold Cajun-inspired spice mix. The cooking method creates a crispy, blackened crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons ground paprika

• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 2 teaspoons salt

• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

• ¼ teaspoon dried basil

• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

• 4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  
  

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano.

2. Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with ¼ cup of melted butter.

3. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a large skillet over high heat.

5. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook until the first side is blackened, about 2 to 5 minutes.

6. Flip the fillets and add the remaining melted butter to the skillet.

7. Continue cooking until the second side is blackened and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 to 5 minutes.

8. Remove the salmon from the skillet and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 511 kcal

• Total Fat: 38g

• Saturated Fat: 17g

• Cholesterol: 166mg

• Sodium: 1248mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 5g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 1g

• Protein: 37g

• Vitamin C: 4mg

• Calcium: 38mg

• Iron: 2mg

• Potassium: 802mg