Blackened Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 skinless salmon fillet portions 
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp truvia brown sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • lemon wedges and parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Place salmon on a plate and pat dry on both sides.
  2. Stir together all of the seasonings.
  3. Brush melted butter on both sides of the salmon.
  4. Sprinkle salmon with seasonings and lightly pat to make sure it sticks.
  5. Flip and season the other side.
  6. Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium heat.
  7. Add the salmon and cook 3-5 minutes without touching.
  8. Flip the salmon and cook for another 6 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  9. If you are not sure when it is done the fish should be around 145° F and flake easily with a fork at its thickest part.
  10. Top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

I served mine with sautéed asparagus and butternut squash risotto that I found at Kroger. They also have a cauliflower risotto that is delicious as well!