Blackened Salmon (Cast Iron Recipe)
Blackened Salmon doesn't have to be spicy. This restaurant-inspired recipe is deeply flavorful without being overpowering. Add some sides, or use it for a salad or sandwich!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 center cut skin-on salmon fillets 5 to 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and onion powder until well combined.
- Brush the skinless side of each salmon fillet with maple syrup and then drizzle with lime juice.
- Divide the spice mixture between the fillets and press the mixture onto the skin side of each fillet.
- Heat oil in large cast iron skillet over high heat for 1 minute or just until oil is about to lightly smoke.
- Transfer salmon, skin side up, to skillet and cook 4 minutes.
- Carefully flip salmon and cook skin side down for 4 minutes.
- Flip salmon 90 degrees so fillets are on their side and cook 1 minute. Repeat on other side.
- Remove salmon from skillet and transfer to plates. Sprinkle with green onion and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Home Chef Tip: You MUST have an overhead exhaust fan in your kitchen for this recipe, and you should probably open a few windows, too. It gets smoky!
Calories: 293kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 66mg, Potassium: 760mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 476IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 2mg
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