Blackened Salmon Recipe
Maple brown butter, balsamic glaze
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Salmon
For the Maple Brown Butter
For the Balsamic Glaze
Method
Preparing the Salmon
- 1
Make the Blackening Spice
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Season the Salmon
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the salmon fillets.
- 3
Cook the Salmon
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Making the Maple Brown Butter
- 4
Brown the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue cooking until it begins to brown and develops a nutty aroma, stirring frequently.
- 5
Add Maple Syrup
Once browned, remove from heat and stir in maple syrup. Set aside.
Making the Balsamic Glaze
- 6
Reduce the Balsamic Vinegar
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture is reduced by half and thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve the blackened salmon drizzled with maple brown butter and balsamic glaze.
