Blackened Salmon Fillets
Blackened Salmon Fillets deliver a punchy Cajun spice crust seared in butter, giving each bite a smoky snap with a tender, juicy center. It’s a fast, weeknight-friendly dish that shines with bold heat, paprika warmth, and aromatic herbs—perfect with lemon or a crisp slaw to balance the richness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano in a small bowl.
- 3
Brush the salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over them.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add the salmon and cook until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Lift the fillets, add the remaining melted butter to the skillet, and flip the fillets into the butter. Cook until the other side is blackened and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 623.47 kcal High
- Protein 65.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 6.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 34.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 17.63 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 190.35 mg High
- Sodium 233.87 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.71 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.45 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.14 g Low Source
- Calcium 103.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate
- Potassium 116.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 316.02 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 3.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Blackened Salmon Fillets is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 623.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blackened Salmon Fillets?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 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 11 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 623.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blackened Salmon Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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