cajun blackened salmon
(3 ratings)
This is a great way to grill salmon. It's easy and quick to prepare (no marinating, no resting time). The salmon blackens so nicely and gives a smoky tone that’s a perfect match for the tasty seasoning blend. Be sure to skin the salmon, otherwise the seasoning rub will stick to the skin (instead of the salmon meat) and is wasted when you discard the salmon skins.
(3 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For cajun blackened salmon
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oil or grease (for the grill grates)
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2 Tbsppaprika
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1 Tbspsea salt
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1 1/2 tspblack pepper
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1 1/2 tspgarlic powder
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1 tsponion powder (or jarred minced onion)
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1 to 2 tspcayenne pepper
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1 tspdried oregano
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1 tspdried thyme leaves
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1 tspground cumin
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1/2 cupunsalted butter, melted (divided 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup + 1/8 cup)
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4 (6-oz)salmon fillets, boneless and skinless
How To Make cajun blackened salmon
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1Preheat grill. Generously grease or oil the grill grates.
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2Thoroughly combine all the seasonings (from paprika to cumin) in a bowl, and set seasoning blend aside.
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3With half of the melted butter (1/4 cup), brush both sides of all the fillets. Rub the seasoning blend over both sides of all of the fillets. Drizzle 1/8 cup of the melted butter over the fillets.
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4Place fillets on hot grill, buttered side down, and grill until blackened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets over, drizzle the remaining 1/8 cup of melted butter across the top of each fillet, and continue grilling for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the second side is blackened and the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork at the thickets part.
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