Blackened Salmon

Name: Blackened Salmon
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps canola oil; 1 Tbsp cayenne; 10 sprigs fresh thyme, washed, leaves removed and chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 1 Tbsp freshly chopped oregano leaves; 1 Tbsp paprika; 680 grams salmon, pin bones removed, skin-on

Blackened Salmon might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 351 calories, 34g of protein, and 22g of fat each. If you have canolan oil, cayenne, paprika, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 12 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the paprika, cayenne, thyme and oregano and salt and mix to blend.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Oregano

Paprika

Thyme

Salt

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Put the mixture on a plate or other flat surface and coat the portions of salmon, 1 at a time, on the flesh side only.

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Salmon

Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. When the oil begins to smoke quite heavily shut the heat off under the pan.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the salmon, 1 at a time, in a single layer, flesh side down, in the oil. Turn the heat back on under the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the salmon to the other side. Cook the salmon over medium heat, until the skin becomes crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.

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Salmon

Cooking Oil

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Arrange the salmon on a platter, sprinkle with lemon zest and lemon juice and serve immediately.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Salmon

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Servings:

3Tbsps

canola oil 1Tbsp

cayenne 10sprigs

fresh thyme, washed, leaves removed and chopped 1teaspoon

kosher salt 2

lemons, zested and juiced 1Tbsp

freshly chopped oregano leaves 1Tbsp

paprika 680grams

salmon, pin bones removed, skin-on

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. The La Crema Russian River Chardonnay with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 28 dollars per bottle.