Ingredients
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2 tablespoons ground paprika
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1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ teaspoon ground white pepper
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Ingredients to make blackened salmon fillets]()
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Mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano together in a small bowl.
![A glass bowl of mixed spices]()
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Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
![A baking sheet with butter-brushed salmon fillets, coated with spice mix]()
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Heat 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add salmon and cook until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes.
![A pan with four seasoned salmon fillets cooking]()
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Lift fillets, add remaining melted butter to the skillet, and flip fillets into the butter. Cook until the other side is blackened and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes.
![A blackened salmon fillet served over a bed of greens]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 511 | Calories |
| 38g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 511 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 38g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 17g | 86% |
| Cholesterol 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium 1248mg | 54% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 37g | 75% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 38mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 802mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
