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Skillet Blackened Salmon with Spinach and Garlic


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A quick and delicious blackened salmon dish, packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 fillets wild salmon (Alaskan Coho, Chinook, or Sockeye)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons Paul Prudhomme Blackened Redfish Magic
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (45 cups)

Instructions

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Brush melted butter over the skin side of salmon and place skin side down on the hot skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Brush butter on the flesh side and sprinkle with seasoning.
  5. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes, removing the skin if desired.
  6. Just before fully cooking, add sliced garlic and spinach to the skillet.
  7. Stir the spinach to wilt it, then remove from heat and serve over a bed of spinach.

Notes

For a crispy crust, ensure your skillet is hot enough. Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg