Seared Blackened Salmon for Two Recipe
This Seared Blackened Salmon recipe offers a flavorful, spicy crust on perfectly cooked salmon fillets, ideal for a quick and elegant meal for two. The salmon is seasoned with a blend of smoky and aromatic spices, seared to create a blackened crust, then finished in the oven to ensure a tender, juicy interior.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Salmon
- 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon avocado oil
Optional Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: Remove any bones from the salmon fillets to prepare them for seasoning and cooking.
- Make the spice mixture: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chili powder to create the blackening seasoning.
- Season the salmon: Coat the salmon fillets with 1 teaspoon of avocado oil, then generously sprinkle the spice mixture onto the flesh side of each fillet. Use your fingers to gently press the spices to ensure they adhere well.
- Heat the skillet: Place an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Heat until the oil is hot and shimmering.
- Sear the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin side up (flesh side down) in the hot skillet and sear for about 3 minutes until the spices blacken and the fillets release easily from the pan.
- Finish in the oven: Carefully flip the fillets over and transfer the skillet to a preheated oven. Bake for 5-8 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through.
- Brush with oil: Remove the skillet from the oven and brush the salmon fillets with some of the remaining avocado oil from the pan to add moisture and shine.
- Serve: Plate the salmon immediately with lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy your perfectly blackened, flavorful salmon.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is oven-safe before transferring to the oven.
- Adjust oven cooking time according to the thickness of the salmon fillets to avoid overcooking.
- Use fresh lemon and herbs for a bright contrast to the smoky spices.
- Bone removal is important for easier eating and better presentation.
- Avocado oil is chosen for its high smoke point, ideal for searing.
