Prep time: 1 hour 15 mins
Cook time: 14 mins
Total time: 1 hour 29 mins
- 2 boneless salmon fillets
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper* (less for more mild)
- 1 tbsp ground paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- Fresh coarsely ground black pepper for extra flavor
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp olive oil
- Combine all spices in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon in a dish and cover with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the spices over the salmon and use a brush to coat. Do both sides if skinless.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Grind fresh black pepper over the fillets.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and place salmon skin side down.
- Cook both sides for 7 minutes, until the skin flakes off easily with a fork.
Makes 2 fillets
Recipe by My San Francisco Kitchen at https://www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com/blackened-cajun-salmon/
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