Blackened Salmon Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Spice Mix

   In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until evenly blended.

2. 2

   Season the Salmon

   Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.

3. 3

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it is hot but not smoking.

4. 4

   Cook the Salmon

   Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, until a dark crust forms. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

5. 5

   Serve

   Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon.