Description
A delicious and quick dinner solution featuring bold flavors and healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the spices in a small bowl: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the salmon fillets by patting them dry and rubbing the spice mixture over each fillet.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy; flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the blackened salmon with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Ensure the salmon fillets are dry for better spice adherence; adjust cayenne pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, blackened, quick dinner, healthy, seafood