Description
Blackened salmon with charred vegetables is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly seasoned salmon fillets with a colorful medley of smoky, charred vegetables, delivering a delightful culinary experience in under 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is not only satisfying but also healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus additional for cooking)
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 red onion (cut into wedges)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, and olive oil to create a paste.
- Rub the seasoning blend generously over both sides of each salmon fillet; let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until charred; carefully flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Add zucchini, bell peppers, and onion wedges around the salmon; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg