Blackened Salmon

This is my favorite salmon variation. The spicy, smoky spice blend forms a great crusty and the skin is nice and crispy. The best part? It is ready in under 15 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 pound salmon fillet

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon cayenne

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Mix paprika, cayenne, salt and thyme together and coat the flesh side of the salmon

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the salmon flesh side down.

3. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook skin side down for until 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through.

4. Top with lemon zest and juice.

Note: I love to serve this with buttered spaghetti.

Takes 15 minutes

Serves 4