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Blackened Salmon with Charred Vegetables

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Blackened Salmon with Charred Vegetables is a bold, spicy, and healthy meal featuring seared salmon fillets coated in smoky blackened seasoning, paired with perfectly roasted vegetables. It’s a quick, low-carb dinner that’s full of flavor and perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for vegetables)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil. Coat each fillet with the blackened seasoning mix.
  4. In a large bowl, toss bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until charred and tender.
  6. While vegetables roast, heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and blackened on the outside.
  7. Serve salmon alongside charred vegetables with fresh lemon wedges and optional herb garnish.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne for a milder or spicier flavor.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for best blackening results.
  • Frozen salmon works well—just thaw and pat dry first.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing salmon for an even crust.
  • Best served fresh; reheating may affect texture.

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