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Blackened salmon with bold spices is a tasty dinner made in just 15 minutes! Apply a quick dry season blend to each fish fillet, then pan fry until a flavorful dark crust appears on the surface. It's that easy!

Blackened Salmon

paprika

cumin

dark brown sugar

garlic powder

onion powder

salt

chili powder

black pepper

salmon

olive oil

lime

parsley

In a small bowl combine paprika, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder and black pepper.

Cut salmon fillets into 4 equal pieces, about 6 ounces in weight each.

Season each side of the fillet with 1 teaspoon of the blackening seasoning mix, 2 teaspoons total.

Heat a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the oil.

Place salmon fillets in the pan and cook until lightly charred and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

Flip and cook until the flesh flakes easily, 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer to a plate, serve with lime wedge and sprinkle with parsley.

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Blackened salmon with bold spices is a tasty dinner made in just 15 minutes! Apply a quick dry season blend to each fish fillet, then pan-fry until a flavorful dark crust appears on the surface.
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• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

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How to Make Blackened Salmon

This Chili-Lime Salmon is seasoned with a blend of Mexican spices for maximum flavor and cooks in the air fryer in under 10 minutes.

Chili-Lime Air Fryer Salmon

Tajin Classic

oregano

smoked paprika

Lime wedges (for serving)

chopped fresh cilantro

mango-avocado salsa (Optional for topping)

Spritz salmon all over with oil and season with chili-lime seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and oregano.

Spray the basket with olive oil or use air fryer parchment with holes to prevent sticking.

Place salmon in the air fryer basket with the skin side down and air fry 400F for 6 to 8 minutes.

Serve with lime wedges and top with fresh cilantro, and optional salsa if desired.

Bake on a sheetpan in a preheated 400F oven about 10 minutes.

Oven Method

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How to store

Keep leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Some of these recipes are also freezer-friendly and can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Check the specific recipe post for full make ahead and storing instructions.

How to reheat

Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes. You can also wrap the salmon in aluminum foil and reheat in a 350 F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until warmed through, or in the air fryer for about 10 minutes.

Serving leftovers

You can also serve leftover salmon cold over a delicious salad.

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salt and pepper

lemon

garlic (optional),

thyme

Cut salmon in to 4 pieces and place in a bowl. Lightly coat with olive oil,  season with salt and pepper and zest from one lemon. Add the garlic and thyme, gently tossing to coat.

Cut the lemon in half and place on the grill, open side down.

Place salmon on the grill, skin-side down first, and grill 4-6 minutes, covering. The skin should release itself naturally from the grill. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes or until your desired &#8220;doneness&#8221;. Keep in mind thinker pieces may take longer, and thin pieces may take less time.

Serve salmon immediately or refrigerate for mid-week meals for up to 3 days.

Omg. That blackened salmon burger looks out-of-this-world. 🤤

Salmon salad with creamy lime cilantro dressing is amazing. The creaminess from the mayo balanced with the lime and cilantro was so perfect for the fresh veggies as well as the salmon. Even with mayo it’s light! Brought back some Copper River salmon from a recent trip to Northwest and all of these recipes looked amazing. Was hard to choose just one. Never disappointed by your recipes.

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Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with baby boy choy and shiitake mushrooms with only 15 minutes of hands-on time before baking in the oven. Simple and easy! Vegan Adaptable! 

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Pan-seared salmon meets the beloved arrabbiata sauce, enhanced with wilted spinach for a feel-good hit of green. Ready in about 30 minutes and all made in one skillet. Serve with pasta, crusty bread, and a big salad for a delicious meal.

Salmon all'Arrabbiata

unsalted butter

garlic

yellow onion (finely chopped)

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

sage

tsp sweet paprika

chili

anchovy fillet (in oil)

tomato paste

chicken broth

tomatoes

spinach

Parmesan

chopping

Get all the prep done before you start cooking: finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, season both sides with 1 tsp salt and black pepper.

searing

Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and sear, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

cooking

Reduce heat to low. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Stir in anchovy, red chili, the remaining salt and pepper, oregano, sage and paprika. Add tomato paste, stir to incorporate, about 1 minute. Deglaze with chicken broth, simmer for 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Pour in crushed tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes.

simmering

Add spinach and simmer until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan and transfer salmon back to the skillet. Allow to cook for 3 more minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through. If needed, thin with additional broth.

serving

Serve topped with red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

We added some black olives and served it with pasta. Great taste!

A delicious, fail-proof dish that&#39;s ready in just 20 minutes. The salmon is seared until crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, then smothered in a divine sauce enhanced with fresh dill for a fine dining touch. Serve it with buttered potatoes for a quick yet satisfying dinner.

Salmon in Creamy Dill Sauce

½ tsp sweet paprika

½ tsp black pepper (divided)

salt (divided)

onion

carrot

⅛ tsp ground turmeric

tbsp all-purpose flour

vegetable broth

heavy cream

lemon juice

dill (more for serving)

black pepper (for serving)

seasoning

Get your prep done before you start cooking: Pat the salmon fillets dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Peel and grate the carrot. Dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves and chop the dill.

Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large nonstick skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet onto a clean plate.

sautéing

Add carrot, garlic and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add turmeric, and the remaining salt and black pepper.

Add flour and stir until incorporated. Add vegetable broth and simmer for 1 minute while stirring constantly.

stirring

Pour in cream, bring to a simmer. Add dill and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Taste and adjust salt. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of cream.

Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes. Finish off with dill and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!

Made this today and it is sooooo good!! I carmelized the onions for longer than the recipe called for because I really wanted to get them soft and translucent and golden, and then I added in the carrots and garlic. I served it with baby gold potatoes tossed in butter and garlic and the leftover dill, along with a Caesar salad and it was a 10/10.

Very complimentary for salmon and trout. Great drizzled over vegetables as well. Many may not know however that a brown onion is the same as a yellow onion. Commonly, stores have yellow onion bins, but not brown onion bins. My point is most people are more inclined to try a new reciepe knowing the ingredients are easily accessible. No sense making it complicated. The reciepe is very good and 
worth a try.

Served this at a dinner party and the results were nothing short of FANTASTIC!  I may eat this sauce on shoe sole!

This one-pot wonder is beyond delicious, super easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. Flaky salmon fillets paired with velvety orzo, infused with the sweetness of fresh corn.

Creamed Corn Orzo with Salmon

salmon removed)

Cajun seasoning

thyme (more for serving)

orzo

corn

chili flakes

Get your prep done before you start cooking. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Grate the Parmesan, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

cleaning

Shuck the corn, removing the husks and silks. Cut each cob in half to get 2 equal parts. Hold a halved ear of corn upright on your cutting board, steadying the tapered end against the board. Use a large sharp knife to shave the corn kernels from the cob, working in long strips down towards the bottom. Repeat the process with the remaining ears of corn.

Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium high in a large nonstick pan or skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Add orzo and corn kernels, toast for 1 minute.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil. To maintain a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring frequently to keep the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan. Next add cream and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer everything for 2-3 more minutes or until the salmon is heated through.

Top with thyme, black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!

Oh my goodness this was delicious! I ended up grilling the salmon instead. Everybody loved it!

Great recipe! I added mushrooms 8oz of mushrooms (cooked with onion/garlic). I used four ears of corn! I also milked the corn after shaving all of the kernels off. Then, I threw the cobs in my homemade veggie broth and let boil for about 5-10 minutes before adding to the skillet. I got every last squeeze of the corn flavor out! So delicious!

I absolutely loved this dish! My husband and I are well seasoned home cooks and he was in the restaurant business so we are extremely picky. We will definitely be making it again!
The only changes we made were to halve the salmon ingredients for just the two of us and we also did 1/3 for the orzotto and used light cream instead of heavy cream to reduce the overall calories. We found that 1/3 of the recipe was perfect for the two of us. so delicious, thank you!

Just made for the second time and this is a spectacular recipe!  
There is so much flavour….used Red Spring Salmon……amazing!
Thank you for a lovely balanced dish which is so flavourful
and 5 star on all levels.

First timer here and I’m so happy I tried this recipe! I cooked the salmon the grill so I can’t speak to the fish, but the orzo is to die for. I was second guessing the amount of garlic but it was perfect. Thanks, Anna, for this one. Can’t wait to try more!

Thank you! I just made the recipe, it turned out AMAZING. I subbed evaporated milk in for the heavy cream to cut some calories and it worked out really well. Will definitely become a staple in my kitchen!

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