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How to make Blackened Salmon

Making blackened salmon is quite easy if you follow a few basic steps in the cooking. Make sure your pan and oil are good and hot.
Course cajun, dinner
Cuisine Cajun, Gluten free, Healthy, Seafood
Keyword cajun recipe, DIY, gluten free, healthy recipes, salmon,, seafood
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 2 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 450kcal
Author Peter

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 6 ounce Salmon fillets - skin on
  • 3 Tbsp Canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp Blackening rub
  • 1 Tbsp Seafood rub
  • 1 Tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • Begin by mixing the oil and spices in a dish. Pat dry the salmon fillets. Place the fillets in the spice mixture and coat liberally. Leave the fish to marinate flesh side down.
  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • After 30 minutes, heat the cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp of the marinade to the skillet, and once shimmering, add the salmon flesh side down. Cook for 2 minutes or so - you are looking for a good blackening.
  • Add the rest of the marinade to the skillet with the butter. Flip the fish over and add to the oven. After 8 minutes, put the skillet back on the stovetop. Spoon the marinade butter mixture over the salmon for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Let the fish rest for 2 minutes. Serve over polenta and topped with Cajun spiced peppers and onions. Enjoy!

Notes

A good video showing the wet rub concept from Billy Parisi - httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjYm9lG4oDE&t=552s
Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g