Description
A flavorful and healthy salmon dish seasoned with tangy sumac and blackened to perfection, offering a crisp exterior and tender, juicy inside.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons ground sumac
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together sumac, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the fillets.
- Drizzle olive oil into the hot skillet and swirl to coat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until a dark crust forms.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through and flakey.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a minute before serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon with spices for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Use skin-on salmon for best results.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.