Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Blackened Salmon Recipe, where succulent salmon fillets meet a zesty Cajun spice blend. Perfectly seared to create a crispy crust while ensuring tender, juicy fish, this dish is sure to impress at any dinner table. Serve it alongside fresh salad or fluffy quinoa for a healthy yet indulgent meal. Get ready for a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemon wedges
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Generously sprinkle the Cajun spice blend on both sides of the fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the seasoned salmon in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
- Carefully flip each fillet using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but tender inside.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg