Blackened Salmon
Pan seared salmon with a crispy skin, a golden crust and fabulous seasoning.
Ingredients
- salmon filets, skin on
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine spices in a small bowl
- Pat salmon dry on both sides
- Season the flesh side liberally
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a shallow skillet and place over medium heat and allow the pan to preheat
- Once the butter has melted, carefully place the salmon flesh side down into the skillet
- Season the skin side of the salmon with remaining seasoning mixture
- Let the salmon cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes
- Once it easily releases from the pan, flip the salmon and cook on the skin side for 2-3 minutes
- Flip the salmon onto its side and allow both sides to crisp up for about 60 seconds per side
- Serve immediately