Cajun Blackened Salmon Fillets
Salmon fillets coated in a fiery Cajun spice blend and seared until the crust is dark and crispy while the inside stays moist and flaky.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
Salmon
Instructions
Season the salmon
Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush all surfaces with melted butter. Mix all Cajun spice ingredients and press the seasoning firmly onto the flesh side of each fillet.
Heat the skillet
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot — this takes about 5 minutes. Add a thin layer of high-heat oil.
Pro tip: Open a window and turn on the exhaust fan — blackening creates a lot of smoke, which is normal and expected.
Sear flesh side down
Place salmon fillets seasoned-side down in the smoking skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving until a dark, blackened crust forms.
Flip and finish
Flip carefully. Cook skin-side down for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your preference. For medium, pull at 135°F internal.
Serve
Rest for 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sauce.
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