Blackened Salmon Recipe
fresh salmon blackened to perfection and served with vegetables
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create the blackening spice mix.
- 2
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet generously with the blackening spice mix on all sides.
- 3
Cook the Salmon
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the salmon is cooked through and has a charred appearance.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Plate the blackened salmon alongside the sautéed vegetables. Serve immediately.