Best Blackened Salmon Recipe
I’m not going to lie to you, cooking fish at home used to scare me…. but not anymore. I have become a huge fish fan and this easy blackened salmon is my family’s all time favorite.
I have a feeling it might soon become a favorite of your family too!
How do you make blackened salmon?
Dinner is ready in less than 10 minutes, so you can enjoy this healthy recipe even on the busiest nights. Talk about a win-win, right?
Healthy….
Quick…
and Tasty….
It’s the perfect recipe for days you have very little time to cook.
This is the best way to cook salmon!
If you are scared of cooking fish at home, don’t be. Try this super simple fish recipe with your family and you will be surprised how wonderful it is.
It cooks very quickly.
How do you make blackened seasoning?
It’s so easy to make and we use this Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe.
It only takes a few minutes to make and I think it’s better than store bought. Plus, it will save you money too!
It has lots of delicious seasonings that include: paprika, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper and oregano.
Ingredients you need for Blackened salmon:
- Salmon (I buy mine frozen from Sam’s)
- Blackening seasoning – use my Homemade Blackened Seasoning Recipe
- Non stick spray or olive oil
How to make Baked Blackened Salmon Recipe:
- Place the salmon on a plate. Spray one side with non-stick spray.
- Spoon the homemade blackened seasoning over the fish and spread around. I use about 1/2 tablespoon per fish, but you decide. The more you use the spicier it will be and the less you use the milder it will be.
- Flip fish over and do the exact same to that side.
- Heat up a cast iron skillet so it is really hot. I personally love using this cast iron griddle that I can place right on top of my stove. Plus I can use this on my grill outside.
- Place salmon on the hot cast iron pan and let it cook for 3 minutes. Time it and don’t move the fish, so it can get that beautiful blackened crust on it.
- Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until done.
- Remove and allow it to cool for a few minutes and you will have fork tender blackened salmon that tastes amazing!
Try this Blackened Salmon recipe tonight.
We all love it and it’s so quick to prepare. It is perfect for busy days. You can have dinner on the table in just 6 minutes!
It is the best salmon recipe!
I’m serious. You will love this amazing recipe. I cannot wait for you to try it.
What is good to serve with blackened salmon?
We love a microwave baked potato and it is so quick and simple!
A few side dishes to serve with the best salmon recipe ever:
Turn this easy grilled blackened salmon recipe into a complete meal ready in less time than it takes to get take out!
Here are 5 recipes that you could serve with this cast iron skillet salmon to complete the meal. These blackened salmon sides are delicious.
- How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave
- Quick and Easy Instant Pot Potatoes Recipe {ready in 10 minutes}
- Quick and Easy Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
- Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
- The Best Coleslaw Recipe
For another quick recipe, try this easy tilapia recipe in under 20 minutes! It is really a very quick dinner idea. You might also like The Best Blackened Chicken Recipe.
Print the best blackened salmon recipe below:
You are going to love this easy baked blackened salmon recipe.This is the best blackened salmon recipe. It is the best way to cook salmon!
- Salmon I buy mine frozen from Sam's
- Non stick spray or oil
- 1/2 tbsp homemade Blackening seasoning
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Place the salmon on a plate. Spray one side with non-stick spray.
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Spoon the homemade blackened seasoning over the fish and spread around. I use about 1/2 tablespoon per fish, but you decide. The more you use the spicier it will be and the less you use the milder it will be.
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Flip fish over and do the exact same to that side.
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Heat up a cast iron skillet so it is really hot.
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Place salmon on the hot cast iron pan and let it cook for 3 minutes. Time it and don't move the fish, so it can get that beautiful blackened crust on it.
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Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until done.
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Remove and allow it to cool for a few minutes and you will have fork tender blackened salmon that tastes amazing!
Add one of our many side dishes and you have a complete meal in minutes!
Blackened salmon frozen fillets are budget friendly.
I purchase the big bags from Sam’s Club in the frozen section. I like that they are in individual pouches. It’s nice to just take out what I need for that meal.
It sure beats blackened salmon restaurant prices!
You will also love the Best Blackened Chicken Recipe. You will have dinner on the table in under 15 minutes from start to finish. This recipe is quick and easy!
Try More Seafood recipes:
- Lemon Pepper Grilled Tilapia
- Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
- The Best Blackened Salmon Recipe
- Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- The Best Blackened Tilapia Recipe
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi recipe
Try cast iron salmon recipe!
This recipe does not disappoint. Even my family members that are not big fish eaters enjoyed this.
It’s the perfect meal to make when you are short on time but need dinner in a hurry. I try to keep a few of these easy recipes on hand.
Between work and school and activities, life is busy. Dinner time does not have to get pushed to the back burner with easy and delicious recipes like this one!
Try air fryer salmon recipe that cooks in the air fryer in only 7 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients. Yum!
Julia says
This is delicious and cooks perfectly every time! Thank you!!!
Carrie says
Thank you Julia!
MEGAN BLAZAVICH says
best-blackened-salmon-recipe/ & easy-baked-tilapia-recipe
you said you buy at sams club, is it just the sams brand or something else/flavored you buy?
also, can I bake this salmon instead of stove?
Thanks!
Dylan Goodwin says
That’s not blackened salmon, that’s burnt! Lol. You can tell it’s over cooked from the pictures. Properly cooked salmon “flakes”. Yours “pulled” apart, because it was too tough. Normally you touch it with tour fork and it falls apart if cooked properly. Blackened salmon is referring to the spicy seasoning, not the color. Properly cooked it will have a warm golden brown color.
LINDA BAYNARD says
Where r ur ingrediants for the coating.
Tim says
where can you get Blacken seasoning?
Carrie says
Here is the link to our homemade blackened seasoning – https://www.eatingonadime.com/homemade-blackened-seasoning-recipe/
KC says
Love this recipe! Had the best flavor and texture. It’ll be my new Go-To!
Thanks!
Carrie says
Great to hear! Thanks so much sharing!