Salmon is packed full of healthy goodness, quick to make and incredibly delicious! Serve it on its own or add it to a salad for an easy meal.
Why We Love This Recipe
Blackened salmon sounds so fancy on restaurant menus, but it’s quite easy to make at home! This is made with a homemade blackened seasoning which means you can control the salt & heat levels! It’s so quick to make, in about 20 minutes, you’ll have a light, flavorful entree. Serve with steamed or roasted veggies and a crisp salad!
What is Blackened Salmon?
Blackened seasoning is a Cajun-style dry rub first made by Chef Paul Prudhomme! Blackened seasoning can be purchased in stores but I often find it too salty so I prefer to mix up my own blend. If you are purchasing blackened seasoning (or Cajun seasoning) I highly suggest ordering Andy Roo’s. After applying it, the meat is cooked at a high temperature with oil until the seasoning mix is caramelized on the outside. This results in a “blackened” appearance, but the fish stays incredibly juicy and tender on the inside.
Ingredients/Variations
FISH Salmon is used in this recipe but feel free to use any fish you have on hand. Tilapia, Mahi, Red Snapper, and Halibut will all taste amazing! SEASONING A savory combination of spices (Cumin, paprika, onion, garlic, and chili powder) are mixed with brown sugar to create this amazing spice blend! Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference. If you prefer a milder version, skip or add less of the paprika or chili powder. If you want to kick it up a notch, add some cayenne!
How to Make Blackened Salmon
This Blackened Salmon recipe takes no time at all!
Leftovers
Blackened salmon will keep about 4 days in the refrigerator sealed in a zippered bag or airtight container. Reheating is easy in the microwave. To refresh the flavors just add a dash of salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon! Salmon can be frozen but will be a little soft once it is thawed, so it’s good for salads and sandwiches instead:
Leftover blackened salmon is great as a salad topper or tucked into a wrap! Or add leftover salmon to a seafood chowder! Use in baked lemon butter salmon pasta!
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