Perfect Blackened Salmon with Dill Sauce
Elevate your meal with this quick and flavorful blackened salmon topped with a refreshing dill sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub the spice mix generously on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the seasoned salmon into the skillet and sear each side for about 4-5 minutes until blackened and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix together fresh dill, sour cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt for the dill sauce.
- Serve the blackened salmon hot with the dill sauce on the side, with a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Notes
Make sure your skillet is hot enough for the perfect crust. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg