Blackened Cajun Salmon
Prep time: 1 hour 15 mins
Cook time: 14 mins
Total time: 1 hour 29 mins
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Combine all spices in a small bowl.
  2. Place the salmon in a dish and cover with olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle the spices over the salmon and use a brush to coat. Do both sides if skinless.
  4. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Grind fresh black pepper over the fillets.
  6. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and place salmon skin side down.
  7. 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/