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Blackened Salmon Recipe

Skillet Blackened Salmon Recipe

Author: Heather Painchaud
This skillet blackened salmon recipe is campfire gourmet made easy — buttery, boldly seasoned, and perfectly charred for a healthy meal anywhere you cook.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Skillet
Servings 6 servings
Calories 551 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs salmon skinned, deboned, and cut into steaks
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Put butter in a small saucepan and melt.
  • Pour or brush the butter over the salmon steaks, reserving a few tablespoons.
  • Quickly coat both sides of the salmon with seasoning before the butter solidifies.
  • Pour remaining butter on the skillet and preheat the skillet over the fire for 3-5 minutes or until butter begins to sizzle.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 tsp seasoning into the butter on the skillet.
  • Lay the salmon steaks onto the hot skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes, until it is nicely charred.
  • Flip the salmon over and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Make your own spice blend with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and a little kosher salt. You get to control the spice level and customize it to your family’s preferences.
  • Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated.
  • Try making salmon tacos with your leftover salmon! Serve them with mango salsa, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice. Delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 551kcalProtein: 43gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 592mg
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