Description
A quick and flavorful blackened salmon recipe that brings explosive flavors and a crispy crust to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon filets
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 5 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and cumin.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the salmon filets.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Add the salmon filets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and blackened.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh herbs and adjust spice levels to your taste. Let the salmon rest before serving to allow juices to redistribute.