Blackened Salmon with Smoky Spice Rub
A quick and flavorful recipe for blackened salmon featuring a smoky spice rub, perfect for a weeknight family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 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
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all spices: smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Pat salmon filets dry and brush lightly with melted butter. Coat evenly with the spice mix on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add butter or oil until shimmering.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes until dark crust forms. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier rub, increase the cayenne pepper.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the salmon for a good sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 745mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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