Blackened Cajun Salmon

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Seafood

  • 2 Salmon, boneless fillets

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Basil, dried
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 Black pepper, fresh coarsely ground
  • 2 tsp Cayenne pepper* (less
  • 1 tbsp Paprika, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5/16 cup Olive oil

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Ingredients

• 2 boneless salmon fillets
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper* (less for more mild)
• 1 tbsp ground paprika
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried basil
• Fresh coarsely ground black pepper for extra flavor
• ¼ cup + 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

• Combine all spices in a small bowl.
• Place the salmon in a dish and cover with olive oil.
• Sprinkle the spices over the salmon and use a brush to coat. Do both sides if skinless.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Grind fresh black pepper over the fillets.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and place salmon skin side down.
• Cook both sides for 7 minutes, until the skin flakes off easily with a fork.