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This blackened salmon dish is a mix of spices that give the black appearance yet packs a spicy taste.
This is a very easy salmon dish to make and can be quickly made for a spicy dinner or lunch.
The Chief Taster has been on a few business trips in the Caribbean and seems to have blackened salmon most visits so thought I would try it. I finally have got the blend of spices right (according to him) and am now wondering on what vegetable I could try this on so I can taste it myself (as I am a vegetarian). I tried eggplant but that was not a success. The search is on. Or perhaps I could use this spice mix in a soup....now that's a thought. I did try the seasoning in a vegetable stir fry and loved it. This is very easy to make and takes about 15 minutes to prepare and cook.
Blackened salmon spice mix
When I make this, I often double up the spices to store the leftovers in a jar. There's something satisfying about having your own spice blend to hand! I've used this on chicken strips too for the Chief Taster which he enjoyed but think he actually prefers the spices with the salmon.
The spices used are cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, cumin and oregano. If you want to reduce the heat, halve the cayenne pepper. We like our food spicy in the Caribbean!
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Blackened Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup butter, unsalted melted
Instructions
- Mix all the spices in a bowl.
- Brush the salmon fillets on each side with butter and sprinkle the spice mixture on each side of the fillet.
- Drizzle the remaining butter on one side of the fillet.
- Cook the salmon, butter side down, in large pan for 2-5 minutes on a high heat until it is blackened. Turn and cook the other side for 2-5 minutes until that is blackened.
- Eat and enjoy!
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Lauren
I was wondering the same thing. The salmon that I’m using is 130 per filet and my butter is 100 calories per tablespoon and the calories for the spices are not much at all. So I am assuming you can make it where it’s not 1000 calories per filet.
Angela Coleby
I've just had the same issue with a new salmon recipe. Take your calorie calculation as I'm off to rework mine (think I've got a larger fillet in the nutritional database than I need to use)
Crissy
This was good but super salty, great spice mixture, I would use half the salt next time. Will make again!
Cheryl
This was so delicious! I loved it, my son loved it. And so easy and quick to make! I’m going to put in a weekly rotation. Can hardly wait to make it again!
Angela Coleby
Great to hear!
Wendy
I made it today...must say it was delicious couldn’t stop eating. At the end I added chicken stock and lemon juice and butter in the pan and made a souce.... for sure this will stay in my saved files.
Thank you
Angela Coleby
Thanks Wendy! Glad you enjoyed them!
Janet
My husband who is not a fan of salmon absolutely loved this recipe! Definitely making this again!
Angela Coleby
Great to hear! I love how easy it is too. Keeps my husband quiet too!
Angela Coleby
I believe it's the fish and not the rub. Perhaps a smaller piece of fish?
Deb P.
Made this tonight. Used a cast iron skillet on the side burner of the grill. Came out wonderful! Excellent spice! Great crust! Will definitely make again. Gone before I remembered to photograph!
Angela Coleby
Thanks!
Maria Peraino
Excellent! My sons loved it. I will use the recipe again.
Angela Coleby
Glad to hear it!
Taylor
Turned out great. If you don’t like as much spice dial back on the cayenne but will use this again.
Angela Coleby
Glad you enjoyed it. It's one of my husband's favourites as he ate this a lot when traveling the region.
Michelle
I found this recipe with the link to your blog on Bigoven.com. It was fabulous! My salmon was thicker, so I seared it off in the pan until it was nice and blackened with a crust, then put it in the oven to cook the rest of the way. Went nicely on top of a salad and my daughter gave it 2 thumbs up, delicious!
Angela Coleby
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Francesca
Just made these tonight and they were a hit! Definitely will make these again and worth buying the onion and garlic powder for! Thanks for a great recipe! Can't wait to try some more!
Divalicious
Glad you enjoyed them! I used this spice mixture on some cauliflower rice and stir fried veggies last night...delicious! Thanks for popping by my blog!
francesca
Ooh yum that sounds good too! Well my chief taster loved it and I loved that this recipe was so easy and worked first time! x
Divalicious
Fabulous!
Divalicious
Hope you enjoy it!
Divalicious
Thanks!