Blackened Salmon
This Blackened Salmon is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's absolutely bursting with flavor! Serve with a carb and a veggie for a complete, healthy dinner.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 569kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz) filets skin-on salmon patted dry
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Rub salmon filets evenly with the blackened seasoning and set aside.
- Place oil and butter into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and hot (it should be lightly sizzling).
- Once hot, add in salmon, skin side up, and cook without moving the filets, until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes*.
- Carefully flip the fillets, cover, and continue cooking until the salmon flakes easily with a fork**, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the pan, taste and season with salt and lemon juice, and enjoy!
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Notes
*Reduce heat if the salmon starts to get darker than you’d like on the outside, but remember, this is a blackened recipe!
**Technically, the fish should reach 145 degrees F at the thickest point. Time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 840mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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