Blackened Salmon
Ingredients
The salmon
-
4
filets
salmon (6-8 ounces each, with skin on)
The seasoning
-
1
tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons
Cajun seasoning
The cooking oil
-
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
For serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees and place a cast-iron skillet on the middle rack.
- Score the skin side of the salmon filets and pat them dry before seasoning with Cajun seasoning.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and place it on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Add oil to the skillet and heat until it is just smoking.
- Place the salmon filets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until very dark brown.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes until it is very dark brown and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
- Serve the salmon with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
307
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
34g
Sodium
76mg
Cholesterol
94mg
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