Blackened Salmon Fillets

Fire up succulent blackened salmon with an exciting blend of Cajun-style spices, cooked in butter for a flavorful and easy spin on this favorite fish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 511 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground paprika
• 4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add salmon and cook until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes. Lift fillets, add remaining melted butter to the skillet, and flip fillets into the butter. Cook until the other side is blackened and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes.