Blackened Salmon Fillets
These salmon fillets are coated in a bold Cajun-style blend of paprika, cayenne, onion powder, black and white pepper, salt, and dried herbs, then cooked in melted butter for a rich, spicy finish. Serve them for an easy weeknight dinner or a lively seafood meal alongside vegetables, rice, or another favorite accompaniment.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blackened Salmon Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 79 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano together in a small bowl.
- 3
Brush salmon fillets on both sides with butter, and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
- 4
Heat melted butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add salmon and cook until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Lift fillets, add remaining melted butter to the skillet, and flip fillets into the butter. Cook until the other side is blackened and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 452.27 kcal High 23%
- Protein 40.12 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 6.41 g 2%
- Total Fat 28.98 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 15.13 g High 76%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 150.14 mg High 50%
- Sodium 195.85 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.72 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 804.23 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 212.35 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 0.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Blackened Salmon Fillets is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 452.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blackened Salmon Fillets?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Blackened Salmon Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Blackened Salmon Fillets?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Blackened Salmon Fillets?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blackened Salmon Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Blackened Salmon Fillets healthy?
- Blackened Salmon Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 452.27 calories and 40.12 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 195.85 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.13 g (76% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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