Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil, then evenly coat with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed, until blackened. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the desired doneness is reached.
- Serve the blackened salmon with fresh lemon wedges.
