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Blackened Salmon

Savory Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce Delight

A quick and easy blackened salmon recipe that impresses with bold flavors and is gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets choose skin-on for extra flavor and moisture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for higher smoke point
  • 2 tablespoons Blackening Seasoning blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper
For the Dill Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry to remove excess moisture. Coat each fillet with olive oil.
  2. Mix together the blackening seasoning and rub it over the oil-coated salmon fillets.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, sear salmon fillets skin-side up for 2-4 minutes until a crust forms.
  4. Flip fillets skin-side down and transfer skillet to preheated oven at 400°F. Bake for 10-14 minutes until cooked through.
  5. While salmon is baking, mix Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dill sauce.
  6. Remove salmon from the oven, let it rest for a minute, and serve with dill sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure your skillet is hot for a crispy crust and check the internal temperature for perfect doneness.

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