Description
A quick and flavorful Cajun-style blackened salmon that’s ready in under 20 minutes and packed with smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter, ghee, olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp melted butter, ghee, or avocado oil (for topping)
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush with melted butter or oil and press into the spice mix for a thick coat.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Lightly oil the pan and place salmon fillets flesh side down. Sear for 2–3 minutes without moving.
- Mix topping ingredients: melted butter, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Flip salmon, reduce heat to medium, brush skin side with topping, and cook for 6–8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Serve hot with a final squeeze of lemon juice and optional fresh herbs.
Notes
Use avocado oil or ghee to prevent smoke; don’t overcrowd the pan. Store leftovers up to 2 days and reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.3g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 38.9g
- Cholesterol: 102.2mg