Blackened Salmon in the Oven + Dill Sauce
An absolutely delicious Blackened Salmon recipe seared on the stove top and then finished in the oven (seasoned to perfection) that is so easy to make! Perfect with our creamy dill sauce, in a salad or in tacos!
Ingredients
Dill Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream regular or dairy-free
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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 extra virgin olive oil divided
Instructions
- Make Sauce: Combine the Salmon Dill Sauce ingredients in a small bowl; stir to combine. Taste and adjust any flavors, as necessary. Store in fridge until ready.
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pat salmon dry with clean paper towel.
- Make Seasoning: Combine blackened seasoning: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover salmon with blackened seasoning
- Oil: Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over seasoned salmon; rub into each fillet.
- Sear: Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add 1 tablespoon of oil; swirl to coat the bottom of 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.
- Bake: Move the entire pan to the oven (middle rack and uncovered) and let cook 10-14 minutes or until fully cooked (it should flake apart easily with a fork).*
- Serve: Carefully remove from oven and serve immediately with the Dill Sauce.
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Notes
- What side go with blackened salmon with dill sauce: 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.
- Grilled Salmon: simply use the blackened seasoning and follow our post on how to grill salmon!
- 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.
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