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Recently, I shared this Blackened Red Snapper recipe on the blog. With the leftover blackening seasoning + some of my leftover Whole30 Tartar Sauce, I put together this easy-peasy Blackened Pan Seared Salmon with Whole30 Tartar Sauce on my Instagram stories. Y’all loved it, so I felt it needed a proper place on the blog.
So here it is in all its glory! An easy blackened pan-seared salmon served with a tangy, dill-y tartar sauce that will make your weeknight cooking taste like heaven! But honestly, just the blackened salmon alone is delicious!
CLICK HERE for the Tartar Sauce Recipe.
looking for more salmon recipes? try these!
Seared Salmon with Lemon-Chive Beurre Blanc
Sheet Pan Green Goddess Salmon with Bacony Brussels Sprouts
Blackened Salmon with Tartar Sauce
Ingredients
For the Seasoning Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Salmon:
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges
Instructions
For the Seasoning Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine all of the seasoning mixture ingredients and stir until well combined.
For the Salmon:
- Using your hands, evenly divide the seasoning mixture among the salmon filets and gently rub into the tops of each filet.
- Heat avocado oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, place the salmon into the pan, flesh side down, until a deep blackened crust forms, about 3 minutes. Then, using a sturdy spatula flip the filets to the skin side and continue cooking until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Serve alongside my Whole30 Tartar Sauce and sliced lemon.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Probably the best (and easiest) salmon I have had in a long time. Had it with a lime garlic aioli and WOW! Will definitely be a reoccurring dish in our house!
What’s the recipe for the lime garlic aioli?!
I think you mean the tartar sauce– and it’s linked in the body of the blog post!
My husband says this is the best meal I’ve ever cooked and I agree!! Do not skip the tartar sauce it is amazing!!
Love this recipe – it’s on repeat at our house! It’s the only way my husband will eat salmon now!
I always seem to burn the outside and majorly undercook the middle! What am I doing wrong?! 😭😭
BTW- the salmon and tarter sauce is still fire even burnt 😂
I’ve been making this weekly and can’t seem to figure out what I’m doing wrong.
try lowering your heat and cooking a little longer next time!
This blackening spice has been made in bulk and I use it as an all purpose seasoning for my different protein. So delish! Thank you 🙏🏾
Made this tonight – was absolutely delicious. So much flavour! Will for sure be making this again.
Thanks for sharing!
Loved it! Will be making it again!
Absolutely delicious, added to my regular meal rotation !
Yay!!
SO GOOD! This is a staple weeknight meal in our home. Thank you!
Yay! Thank you!!
My favorite way to make salmon now! So delicious and easy!
one of my faves, too!!
Omg this was amazing! I didn’t have lemon so used lime instead and loved it. Thanks for the recipe, Alex 🙂