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Blackened Ora King Salmon with Cilantro Lime Butter

This salmon recipe is delicious, flavorful - citrusy, salty, spicy - and easy to prepare. Thanks to the spices and pan searing, the salmon’s exterior develops a nicely charred crust while leaving a juicy tender inside. Cilantro lime butter adds a lot of fresh flavors and a creamy buttery finish to help balance the charred crust. It’s the refreshing final touch blackened salmon really needs.

Recipe by Shawn Williams @kitchenswagger

Ingredients:

  • 2 6-8 ounce Ora King Salmon fillets, skin removed (or any Seatopia Salmon)
  • 2–3 tablespoons blackening seasoning (such as old bay)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lime wedges for garnish
Cilantro lime butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 lime, juice squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced

Homemade blackening seasoning (makes 6 tablespoons)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon fillets with blackening seasoning 

For the cilantro lime butter:

  1. Leave butter on the counter to soften. Alternatively, place butter in a small bowl or ramekin and microwave in 5-10 second intervals to soften. Do not melt. Add garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.
  2. Use a fork to mix the butter together until combined. Form the butter into an imperfect ball and keep in the fridge until ready to serve

For the Salmon:

  1. Generously season each salmon fillet with blackening seasoning until fully coated on all sides. Note, store-bought blackening seasoning tends to be salty. If you’re salt sensitive, I’d recommend using a thin dusting. Squeeze a little lime juice over each side of each fillet and rub it in.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once, for medium. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side if you prefer your salmon more flakey and well done. Do not move, prod, or poke salmon while cooking. Leave it alone to let a crust form.
  3. Plate and top each salmon fillet with a spoonful of cilantro lime butter and serve with a lime wedge and additional chopped cilantro.
Blackened salmon with cilantro lime butter
Note:  Using clean sustainable salmon like Seatopia's Ora King Salmon makes a huge difference not only for your health and the sustainability of the oceans, but also in the flavor and deliciousness of the dishes.  When working with gourmet Sushi grade salm
Ora King Salmon

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