Blackened Salmon

This Blackened Salmon recipe is seasoned with bold spices. It makes a delicious dinner, in just 15 minutes! The mix of crispy and tender textures is divine, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola or light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
• 2-3 tablespoons Homemade Blackened Seasoning or store bought
• 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin on, bones removed
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1 lemon zest & juice

Instructions

1. Heat the oil (to smoking) in a cast iron or similar skillet set over medium heat.
2. While the oil heats, sprinkle the flesh side of the fillets with salt. Spread the Blackened Seasoning on a plate and press the flesh-side of the salmon into the seasoning. The salmon should have a heavy coating of seasoning.
3. When the skillet and oil are ready, remove the skillet from the heat. Press the salmon fillets, one-at-a-time (flesh side down) into the oil in the skillet. Set the skillet back over medium heat and cook about 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is blackened but not burned. Turn the salmon fillets over and continue cooking (skin side down) until the skin is crispy, 4-6 minutes.
4. Transfer the fillets to a serving platter, sprinkle with lemon zest and juice and serve immediately.
5. Enjoy!