Description
Blackened Salmon – an absolutely delicious blackened salmon recipe that is so easy to make! Perfect with dill sauce or in a salad!
Ingredients
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Blackened Salmon:
- 4–6 6oz salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Dill Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup mayo (regular or paleo)
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Salmon Dill Sauce ingredients in a small bowl; stir to combine. Taste and adjust any flavors, as necessary. Store in fridge.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat salmon dry with clean paper towel.
- Combine blackened seasoning: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Rub salmon all over with blackened seasoning
- Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over seasoned salmon; rub into salmon.
- Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil; swirl to coat the pan.
- Sear salmon (skin-side up) for approx. 1-3 minutes (or until there is a good char).
- Flip salmon over so skin side is down and place in the oven (middle rack and uncovered).
- Let cook 10-14 minutes or until fully cooked (it should flake apart easily with a fork).*
- Remove from oven and serve immediately with the Dill Sauce.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: we love using this in a Salmon Caesar Salad! Otherwise, serve with roasted broccolini and baked potato or some brown rice OR in a Blackened Salmon Taco.
- Grill: if you would prefer to grill your salmon simply prepare the salmon as-directed and then grill following the directions in this post!
- Spice: feel free to add a bit more cayenne pepper if you want it extra spicy.
- *Internal temp of salmon: fully cooked salmon should reach 145 degrees F. at it’s thickest part (per USDA). If you want a medium finish to your fish then look for a temperature between 125-130 degrees F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with dill sauce
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 468.2 mg
- Fat: 24.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
- Protein: 40.2 g
- Cholesterol: 97.5 mg