Easy Blackened Salmon Recipe
This post was sponsored by Wild Alaskan Seafood. All opinions expressed here are mine alone.
Add some spice to your life with this easy Blackened Salmon recipe! The salmon is tender and juicy with plenty of flavor from homemade blackened seasoning. It’s a healthy dinner option that’s on the table in minutes!
Seafood is always high on my list of go-to meals, and salmon is something that I make the most. I love that salmon is healthy, versatile and it’s also very quick to prepare.
My lemon dijon baked salmon and broiled salmon recipes are two of our favorite dinners, but I love to change things up because it is our favorite fish. 🙂
This Blackened Salmon recipe truly adds some spice to our lives. The big, bold flavors in my blackened seasoning work so well with the salmon. It’s spicy without being overwhelming, and it’s got a touch of sweetness to balance everything out.
Wild salmon is a must for me, and Wild Alaska Seafood is a brand that I trust for many reasons. For starters, the cold water and natural environment of Alaska produces seafood with lean flesh, firm texture, and superior flavor that is full of high quality protein, vitamins, minerals and oils essential to good health.
Alaska’s fishing methods are anchored in strict conservation practices as well as the State Constitution, ensuring that delicious Alaska seafood will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Alaska seafood is high in protein, low in saturated fat, low in sodium and one of the best sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. I love that I can find Wild Alaska Seafood fresh, frozen, or canned!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Blackened salmon is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and it’s packed with flavor.
- It’s so easy to make, and it cooks up in under 10 minutes!
- It’s a healthy, delicious dinner that’s low carb, dairy and gluten-free.
- The salmon is very versatile and may be served a number of ways.
Recipe ingredients
This blackened salmon recipe includes just a few ingredients. I used my homemade blackened seasoning, which I love to prep and have on hand for a variety of recipes, including my blackened shrimp.
Ingredient notes
- Salmon fillets. You’ll need 1.5 pounds of salmon fillets for this recipe…my fillets were around 6 oz. each. I highly recommend purchasing wild salmon — not only is it a more sustainable choice but it’s higher quality and has more flavor.
- Blackened seasoning. Use my homemade blackened seasoning or your favorite store bought brand.
- Oil. The avocado oil may be substituted with your favorite high smoke point oil such as grapeseed, coconut or ghee. Pro tip: It’s important to use a high smoke point oil as the salmon is cooked at a high temperature and the oil can burn, giving the dish a rancid flavor.
How to make this recipe
This blackened salmon recipe is very easy to make with very minimal prep. Pro tip: Prepare the seasoning in advance to make this dish even quicker!
- Blot the salmon dry and drizzle the top of each fillet with half of the avocado oil, then rub the blackened seasoning generously over the fish. Let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Place the salmon top side down in a hot non-stick skillet (I used cast iron) until a nice crust forms, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook it on the other side salmon is done, about 2-3 minutes more.
FAQs
Season salmon 10-15 minutes before cooking to allow the fish to absorb some of the seasoning.
Cook blackened salmon over medium-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish.
Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and when the fat begins to render.
Cook salmon to a temperature of 125-140 degrees for medium doneness, or to 145 degrees for well done.
How to serve this recipe
I love how versatile blackened salmon is. There are so many ways to serve it, which makes it new and exciting every time!
- Serve it with a side of my coconut rice or yukon gold mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy it low carb style with roasted green beans or classic coleslaw.
- Serve over butter lettuce salad or Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Serve as tacos and top with pineapple salsa and homemade guacamole.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: It’s important to use a high smoke point oil as the salmon is cooked at a high temperature and the oil can burn, giving the dish a rancid flavor.
- Add as much or little of the blackened seasoning to suit your tastes.
- This recipe works with any firm white fish or shrimp as well.
- Store blackened salmon in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More salmon recipes you’ll love:
- Coconut curry salmon by Pinch of Yum
- Crispy salmon cakes
- Miso marinated salmon
- Salmon nicoise salad
- Teriyaki salmon
If you make this recipe I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag me @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Blackened Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided (sub with ghee or another high smoke point oil)
- 4 6 ounce wild salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning or more to suit your tastes
- Lime wedges and fresh parsley for serving (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
- Blot each salmon filet dry. Using 1 tablespoon of the oil, drizzle oil over the top of the filets.
- Sprinkle blackened seasoning evenly over the top of the fish and let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Place the salmon fillets top side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until nicely charred and it releases easily from the pan.
- Flip the salmon and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the fat begins to render and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lime and parsley if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: It’s important to use a high smoke point oil as the salmon is cooked at a high temperature and the oil can burn, giving the dish a rancid flavor.
- Add as much or little of the blackened seasoning to suit your tastes.
- This recipe works with any firm white fish as well.
- Store blackened salmon in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
51 Comments on “Easy Blackened Salmon Recipe”
This is a meal we all will love love. Hub enjoys salmon this way. The simplest and easy meals are some of the best.
Pinning this for sure.
I love salmon because it’s always so easy! Thank you, Ash!
That is the exact salmon I buy at Costco too! Gotta go with Wild caught, I just can’t bring myself to eating farm raised. Even though it is much cheaper, it’s worth the extra money to get the good stuff. I love this blackened salmon. So funny, because I’m sharing a similar recipe in a few weeks! But I used mahi mahi. Recipe twins!
I can’t buy farm raised salmon — bleh. You get what you pay for, and I’d rather eat less of the good stuff than more of the bad. Haha we are recipe twins, too — we both posted coconut whipped cream in the same week too! Great minds think alike.
I seriously eat TONS of salmon. I must try this. So fresh and beautiful and I love the spice of anything blackened.
I never get tired of salmon, and I loved it with the blackening seasoning!
I love salmon and pineapple together. Add some avocado to that and you have my ideal dish!
Funny, avocado did cross my mind later!
I seriously love ANYTHING blackened! That rub! That salsa! Loving every little part of this recipe, Marcie!
Sweet and savory with a kick is where it’s at! Thanks, Justine!
This salmon looks incredible .. love everything about this dish.
Thank you, Ella!
What a gorgeous dish! I love salmon so much, especially when it’s paired with a sweet and spicy something. This salsa looks perfect! So great for warmer weather 😉
So light, fresh and delicious! Great and easy way to cook salmon! Love the coconut rice, too 🙂
That salmon is cooked to perfection! We eat a ton of salmon too and the blackened seasoning sounds amazing along with the coconut rice and pineapple salsa! Love everything about this dish!
Salmon is my go-to fish! My husband and I love it and eat it several times a month. I will have to try your recipe, Marcie! It looks fantastic! I’m loving the pineapple salsa. Such a great touch!
This looks delicious! I love salmon recipes!
Yum! I’m totally loving the tropical flavors of the pineapple salsa and the coconut rice! 🙂
This salmon is absolutely gorgeous, Marcie! I’m swooning over that tropical salsa and oh gosh, that coconut rice is the perfect bed of yumminess to serve this salmon on! Hello, weekend dinner. 😀
I love the description of the rice as a bed of yumminess — it was just that, Sarah! Haha. Thanks!
I just LOVE the tropical vibes going on here. YUM! I’m going to have to look for this salmon in the store now!
Thank you, Liz! Nothing puts you in a better mood than fresh, tropical flavors!
Looks so good! I love all the flavors! Salmon is y favorite fish too and I especially like it coated in lots of spices. 🙂
Thank you, Christin! Salmon is the best for handling big flavors!
Salmon is one of my kids’ favorite meals, and I think my family would love this! I love fish with a fresh fruit salsa, and that coconut rice sounds like the perfect accompaniment!
Thank you, Kristine! It’s so nice to have something that everyone likes — I don’t like doing the short order cook thing! Haha
My husband needs to come live with you guys! haha He loves seafood and I can’t stand it … which means I never cook it!!
But I will definitely take some of that coconut rice and salsa!
Your husband is welcome for dinner, and I’ll have something else to serve you! Or the rice and salsa will be enough? Haha.
This salmon looks so fresh and yummy… perfect for a spring dinner!! I’m dying over that pineapple salsa!
Thank you ladies! I love the salsa with plain old chips, too!
very well made dish with well cooked salmon! delicious
Thank you, Kelsey!
Salmon is my very favourite thing to cook mid-week, as it’s so easy … and also easy to make impressive.
This dish of yours is a perfect example of that, Marcie. Every element of this sounds just amazing!
Salmon is just that — it goes from easy to elegant! Thank you, Helen! 🙂
Whoa Baby, this is definitely a meal you could serve when your husband’s boss and wife are coming to dinner.
Very very special. The salsa—-inspired touch.
Thank you, Carol! Salmon is so easy to dress up or down. 🙂
What an incredible dish, Marcie! I have never had blackened salmon before, but after seeing this I definitely need to try it. I have some sitting in my freezer right now. Now I know what to do with it 😉
If you like a nice kick, you’ll like blackened seasoning. I didn’t make it too spicy because of everyone else in the house! Hope you get to try it soon, Danielle! 🙂
I have the hardest time telling if my salmon is cooked through or not, and I almost always end up overcooking it! I will definitely try your technique next time! This looks like such a delicious and simple week-night recipe. Pinned!
I always though salmon had to be cooked all the way, but it’s actually over done if that’s the case. I totally overcooked mine all the time before! Thanks for the pin, Denise! 🙂
I love a good salmon recipe.. considering that I cook it so often! I have to try this blackened salmon version out, it looks very flavorsome, super simple yet delicious too.
Thank you, Thalia! 🙂
Marcie, time must fly…or I am sleeping…because I have no idea how I missed this post. In fact, I was *waiting* to see how you used that Alaskan Salmon – and I almost emailed you saying ‘where’s that post’? Now I see that I missed it entirely and I’m sorry for that. This looks absolutely divine! And, I love that you did a spicy/sweet combo, because it sounds absolutely divine! Pinned!
Don’t apologize — no worries! Thank you for the nice comment and for the pin! 🙂
Salmon is by far, my favorite fish. I love the tropical flavors going on!
Thank you, Jamie! 🙂
Love the colors in this dinner! My kids are just starting to like fish, which means I’m definitely going to be making it more!
I’m so glad my kids love fish — it really makes things easy because it’s always such a quick dinner! Thanks, Julie! 🙂
Oooh, I love salmon…and all of the tropical flavors sound amazing together!!
Oh YUM! We just made salmon yesterday and I remembered how much I love it. Can’t wait to try this!
This was a nice, tropical way to change up salmon…I hope you get to try it soon, Cathy! 🙂