Easy Blackened Salmon 

This Blackened Salmon is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that's ready in under 20 minutes. With a perfectly crispy, spice-crusted exterior and tender, flaky fish inside, it’s a great weeknight meal or special dinner. Serve it on a bed of salad, over pasta, or in tacos.

Ingredients

For the Blackening Seasoning:

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  
  

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
  

For the Salmon:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter, ghee, olive oil, or avocado oil
  
  

• 4 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
  
  

For the Topping:

• 3 tablespoons melted butter, ghee, or avocado oil
  
  

• Juice from 1/2 a lemon
  
  

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  
  

Directions

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush the tops with melted butter or oil.
   
   

2. In a shallow dish, mix together the blackening spices. Coat each fillet with the seasoning, pressing it down to create a thick, even coat.
   
   

3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and lightly brush with butter or oil. The skillet should be hot when a drop of water sizzles on the surface.
   
   

4. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, seasoning side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes without moving the fillets to allow them to blacken.
   
   

5. Flip the fillets using a fish spatula, reduce heat to medium, and brush the tops of the fillets with a mixture of melted butter, lemon juice, and parsley.
   
   

6. Cook for 6-8 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
   
   

7. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 358 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
  
  

• Protein: 38.9 g
  
  

• Fat: 21.3 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 102.2 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 720 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 710 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1.1 g
  
  

• Sugar: 1 g