Blackened Salmon Fillets – Freshjax Smokey Southwest Blackened Salmon

Blackened Salmon Fillets – Freshjax Smokey Southwest Blackened Salmon – Pan Fried Salmon Fillets – Spicy Grilled Salmon – Spice up  your next SEAFOOD dinner with this spicy southwest blackened salmon…. classy, crisp, moist with zesty Freshjax Smokey Southwest flavor!

Freshjax has a wide collection of spices and spice blends to suit any cooking needs. I love all their blends, use them in most of my grilling recipes… my favorite ones being Peppered Habanero   Ghost Pepper   Citrus Pepper   Smokey Southwest Give them a try and I am pretty sure you will love them all.

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Blackened Salmon Fillets

Blackened Salmon Fillets

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackened, fish, panfried, salmon, seafood

Servings: 1 serving

Author: Mullai Madavan

Ingredients

• 1 fillet Salmon large, thickcut
• 1 tablespoon Freshjax Smokey Southwest grill seasoning for marination
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper powder (decrease for mild flavor)
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic (optional) minced, for extra garlicky flavor
• 1/2 teaspoon Soy sauce (light)
• 1 teaspoon Mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon Coarse black pepper powder (optional) for added heat & browning
• 1 tablespoon Oil for pan fry
• 1 teaspoon Parsley (optional) chopped, for decoration

Instructions

• In a shallow bowl, mix together Freshjax smokey southwest grill seasoning, cayenne, turmeric powder,soy sauce, mayonnaise, oil & salt. add in finely minced garlic for extra garlicky flavor.
• Pat seasoning mix onto the flesh of the salmon fillet. Coat on all sides. 
  
• Now sprinkle the coarse black pepper powder on top. 
• In a large skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Griddle pan works, use grill pan if you like to have grill marks.
• Place salmon, flesh-side down, in the hot oil. Cook for about  2-3 minutes on one side. 
• Flip salmon with a spatula. Cook for another about 3-4 minutes, or until the skin becomes blackened & crisp.

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We all know that SALMON is full of healthy fats and a good source of protein,  just love it anytime of the day… given this way! Its very quick to make, healthy and tasty… give it a try!

In a shallow bowl, mix together Freshjax smokey southwest grill seasoning, cayenne, turmeric powder,soy sauce, mayonnaise, oil & salt. Add in finely minced garlic for extra garlicky flavor (optional) Pat seasoning mix onto the flesh of the salmon fillet. Coat on all sides. Now sprinkle the coarse black pepper powder on top.

In a large skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Griddle pan works, use grill pan if you like to have grill marks.

Place salmon, flesh-side down, in the hot oil.

Cook for about  2-3 minutes on one side.

Flip salmon with a spatula. Cook for another about 3-4 minutes, or until the skin becomes blackened & crisp.

Sprinkle finely chopped parsley on top and serve it steamed broccoli…. 🙂 Yummo!

Notes

• You may use the may use the same measure for two small fillets too.
• Adding crushed garlic is optional but gives immense flavor.