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A perfectly cooked piece of blackened salmon with a dark, spiced crust.

Proven way to grow a perfect Blackened Salmon meal

This recipe details a straightforward method for preparing delicious blackened salmon, resulting in a perfectly cooked fillet with a spicy, smoky crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 Salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp Blackening seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Heavy-bottomed skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin when cooked.
  2. Generously coat each salmon fillet with the blackening seasoning on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the hot skillet.
  3. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the salmon in a bit of lemon juice before applying the seasoning. Be sure to use a well-ventilated area as blackening can create a lot of smoke.