Blackened Salmon

Apr
1

Blackened Salmon is one of my favorite go-to weeknight dinner recipes. It’s clean and light and the blackening seasoning gives it a ton of flavor. I love this recipe because you just pop it in the oven and it turns out perfect every time. The trick to getting this cooked to perfection is to cook it at a super high temperature- 500 degrees. The high temperature gives is a perfect crust but keeps the salmon moist. I use a parchment lined baking sheet so there is virtually no clean up. I also love this recipe because it can be ready in minutes. I usually serve it with a super simple side salad topped with my Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette .

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Blackened Salmon

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

Salmon

• 2 4-6 oz salmon portions

Blackening Seasoning

• 3/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees 
• Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel 
• Drizzle 3/4 tsp of olive oil over each salmon portion
  
• Divide the blackening seasoning evenly and liberally season the top of each piece of salmon 
• Add another tiny drizzle of olive oil over the top of each salmon portion
• Transfer the salmon to a parchment lined baking sheet 
• Bake at 500 for 12-15 mins (12 mins is med and 15 mins is well)