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Blackened Cajun Salmon

Serve our spicy pan-seared salmon over a green salad, mixed veggies, or sweet pineapple rice.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

SALMON:

  • 6 salmon fillets
  • 2 T. ghee (clarified butter) or coconut oil

SEASONING:

  • 1 T. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. cayenne
  • 3/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange salmon skin-side down on a plate.
  • SEASONING: In a small bowl, whisk together all the spices. Sprinkle seasoning liberally over the salmon fillets.
  • On an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue grill, preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot (smoking).
  • Place a small pat of ghee or coconut oil into the hot skillet. Pan-sear the seasoned salmon for 2 minutes, then flip, using another pat of ghee or coconut oil to blacken the other side.
  • Carefully place the salmon into the oven to finish cooking for about 5-8 minutes or until cooked through. Do not overcook!
  • Cook's Note: Caution - Do not attempt to make this inside. It's just too smoky.