Description
Bold and smoky Blackened Salmon with Charred Vegetables perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in Cajun spices, served with a colorful medley of fire-kissed veggies for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil (for vegetables)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt to make the blackening seasoning.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and coat both sides generously with the seasoning mix.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until blackened and flaky. Remove from pan and keep warm.
5. Meanwhile, toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. In the same skillet or on a grill pan, cook vegetables for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender.
7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a side of rice, quinoa, or cauliflower mash for a complete meal.
For milder heat, reduce cayenne pepper or replace with smoked paprika.
This recipe works beautifully on the grill for summer dining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: blackened salmon, cajun salmon, healthy dinner, charred vegetables, spicy seafood recipe