Blackened Salmon Recipe Recipe

Name: Blackened Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Strictly a backyard endeavor! Large cast-iron skillet, seasoned Outdoor gas grill Blackened seasoning mix (recipe follows); 1 Tbsp. paprika; 1 Tbsp. dry oregano; 1 Tbsp. onion pwdr; 1 Tbsp. garlic pwdr; 1 Tbsp. Zataran's Cajun Seasoning (available at Safeway); 1 Tbsp. coarsely grnd black pepper; 1 Tbsp. dry mustard; 1/2 tsp dry tarragon; 4 x (1 lb) salmon fillets; 1/2 c. butter (1 stick), plus 2 Tbsp. (divided)

Servings: persons

Strictly a backyard endeavor! Large cast-iron skillet, seasoned Outdoor gas grill Blackened seasoning mix (recipe follows)
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. dry oregano
1 Tbsp. onion pwdr
1 Tbsp. garlic pwdr
1 Tbsp. Zataran's Cajun Seasoning (available at Safeway)
1 Tbsp. coarsely grnd black pepper
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp dry tarragon
4 x (1 lb) salmon fillets
1/2 c. butter (1 stick), plus 2 Tbsp. (divided)

1
To make seasoning mix: Combine paprika, oregano, onion pwdr, garlic pwdr, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, mustard and tarragon.
2
To make salmon: Remove skin from salmon fillets.
3
Heat 1/2 c. of the butter.
4
Coat fillets with butter, and then liberally coat with blackened seasoning mix.
5
Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour.
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Heat large cast-iron skillet till center of skillet turns white.
7
Place 1 Tbsp.
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of butter in skillet, cover immediately with 2 fillets.
9
Huge amounts of steam and smoke will rise, so don't do this in the house.
10
Cook 1 to 3 min per side, depending on thickness.
11
Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp.
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of butter and remaining 2 fillets.
13
Serve in true Cajun tradition with red beans and rice, a nice baguette and a good solid merlot.

454

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Strictly a backyard endeavor! Large cast-iron skillet, seasoned Outdoor gas grill Blackened seasoning mix (recipe follows), 1 Tbsp. paprika, 1 Tbsp. dry oregano, 1 Tbsp. onion pwdr, and more.

Yes, Blackened Salmon Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Salmon Recipe

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