5-Minute 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon

August 16, 2017

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Spice up your next healthy seafood dinner with this easy 5-Minute, 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon! It’s a classic Southern favorite that’s crispy on the outside, moist and buttery on the inside, and loaded with zesty Cajun flavor!

4 salmon fillets ( skin-on about 6 ounces each )
1 (½ teaspoons) cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne ( omit or decrease for a mild flavor )
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Olive oil
Optional for serving: lemon wedges and fresh, chopped herbs such as thyme, oregano, or parsley

In a shallow bowl, mix together cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pat seasoning mixture onto the flesh side of each piece of salmon. In a large skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon...
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Nutritions

Calories
88

Sodium
433mg
18% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV