Description
Spice-packed blackened salmon delivers a bold culinary adventure straight from Louisiana’s kitchen. Succulent fish meets fiery seasoning, promising a mouthwatering experience that will elevate dinners from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Craft a robust spice blend by thoroughly combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Meticulously massage the aromatic spice mixture onto both surfaces of each salmon fillet, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until the surface develops a subtle shimmer and appears glossy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully position the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down into the sizzling skillet, allowing them to develop a deep, caramelized crust for roughly 4 minutes.
- With precision, rotate the fillets using a spatula and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes, monitoring internal temperature to achieve preferred level of doneness.
- Transfer the blackened salmon from the skillet onto a serving plate, permitting a brief 3-5 minute resting period to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with freshly squeezed lemon wedges to enhance the bold, spicy flavors and provide a bright, acidic counterpoint to the rich salmon.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance, allowing spice lovers and mild-flavor seekers to customize their blackened salmon experience.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm, bright-colored flesh to ensure optimal texture and rich flavor profile.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a crispy, well-developed blackened crust.
- Consider using cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and more authentic blackening technique, enhancing overall caramelization and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg