Blackened Salmon Fillets Recipe
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Blackened Salmon Fillets

By: JEFF CALKINS 
"Fire up succulent salmon with an exciting blend of Cajun-style spices!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (463)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano.
  2. Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with 1/2 remaining butter.
  3. In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, cook salmon, butter side down, until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets, drizzle with remaining butter, and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 511 | Total Fat: 38.3g | Cholesterol: 166mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by Nikki   view full review
Ok, so I discovered this recipe about a month ago, and it is SO absolutely delicious that I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by MARYANN4591   view full review
Blackened Salmon is my favorite and this recipe is great. I don't use butter though, I use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by MDORON5131   view full review
This spice rub is fantastic! I didn't use any butter at all. I just drizzled the salmon with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by shebaduhkitty   view full review
I had this type salmon dish at a local resturant on a ceasar salad. It was so good I wanted to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by Charlie69   view full review
Very, very good. I will certainly make this again. I only used 1 tablspoon of butter and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by BKBISHOP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is about the only salmon recipe that we ever really use. It's fantastic. In fact, I mix...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2003 by rnheo   view full review
VERY smokey, do not cook on high. I used med-high and it set off my smoke alarm. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Becky Home Ec-y   view full review
We loved this on Mahi Mahi. I reduced the butter, and substituted half olive oil. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2003 by JMANSAVAGE   view full review
Fantastic!!! You can avoid the "smokey house" effect by using peanut oil instead of butter,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2003 by MOPLOPS   view full review
I am not usually a fan of cajun type spices...but this is excellent. It blackens nicely and...

 

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