Spicy Cajun Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blackened Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (skin-on, 4-5 oz each)
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
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1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and split up
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2 tablespoons oil, olive
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped (around 1 tablespoon)
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Wedges of lemon
# Instructions:
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Lay salmon skin-side down and pat it dry. Let it sit until the butter stays soft at room temperature.
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Stir paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, and salt together in a small dish. (Pre-made Cajun mix works too!)
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Slather melted butter on both sides of the salmon. Coat each fillet heavily with the spice blend for a sturdy layer.
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Start by heating olive oil and leftover butter in a big pan on high heat. Place salmon down with the skin facing the pan. Let it blacken for 2-4 minutes.
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Lower the stove to medium heat. Turn the salmon gently and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the second side is blackened and the fish reaches 145°F inside.
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Dish it out with a wedge of lemon and scatter some parsley on top.
# Notes:
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Use Cajun spice mix instead of individual spices if desired
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Dial back cayenne to make it milder or add more for extra heat
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Tastes amazing with aioli or tartar sauce on the side