Blackened Salmon
Blackened Salmon is an easy dinner that is ready in less than 25 minutes. The flavors of our Cajun seasoning put this recipe over the top!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (see notes for the breakdown of spices)
- 1 pound salmon (it is best to buy four 4-ounce filets that are equal in thickness - read more about this in the post here)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking. This will take about 5 minutes. Please note that you are not adding anything to this skillet while it is preheating.
- Mix the Cajun seasoning with the oil. Rub it all over the salmon filets. I like to do this on a plate, pouring a little more than a tablespoon over each filet. It will be messy, and there will be a bit left over. Make sure to rub it on all sides of the salmon.
- Add the prepared salmon to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. (You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.) Transfer the salmon in the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Read more about the cooking temperature of salmon here and why an instant read thermometer is so helpful.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
The 3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning can be replaced with:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- dash cayenne pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2631IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg