Description
This easy pan-seared blackened salmon gets a delicious crust thanks to homemade blackened seasoning and gets cooked until perfectly flaky in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pan Seared Blackened Salmon:
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4 (6-8oz) center cut salmon filets, skinless
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Homemade blackened seasoning:
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Ancho chile powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp celery salt
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½-1 tsp cayenne
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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2 tbsps avocado oil
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Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
For the Pan Seared Blackened Salmon:
- Start by making the blackened seasoning. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, Ancho chili powder, onion powder, celery salt, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenned, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Heat a cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat.
- While the skillet is preheating, pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Season all over on both sides, using your fingers to gently press the seasoning into the salmon.
- Add avocado oil to the skillet and once shimmering, add the salmon in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes or until you see the spices have darkened, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
If the fish gets stuck to the pan when trying to flip, it usually means it is not ready to flip yet. Give it another minute, then try again.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop