Blackened Salmon Fillets

Fire up succulent blackened salmon fillets with an exciting blend of Cajun spices in less than 30 minutes!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps

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 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons 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 fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes.