Name: Grilled Blackened Salmon with Honey Marinade
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz.) portions sockeye salmon; 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons honey; Salt, to taste

A Smoky and Sweet Blackened Salmon Recipe

A sticky, blackened fillet of grilled salmon is the epitome of a summertime meal. The easy blackening seasoning can be made with pantry staples that you have in your own kitchen. Combined with honey and a little olive oil, it becomes a sweet and smoky marinade for lean wild-caught salmon.

The sugars and the paprika in the marinade come to life with some char from the grill, caramelizing when exposed to direct heat. If you don’t have a grill, you can slide the marinated salmon beneath a hot broiler for about 4 to 6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillet), checking frequently to prevent burning.

What to Serve with Blackened Grilled Salmon

A fresh green salad
Grilled corn on the cob
Avocado salad

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Grilled Blackened Salmon with Honey Marinade

By Wild Alaskan Company

Prep time

25 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

2 (6 oz.) portions sockeye salmon
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons honey
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. To make blackening seasoning, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Pat salmon fillets dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel, then arrange in a rimmed dish or on a rimmed plate. Season lightly with salt, then sprinkle about a tablespoon of blackening seasoning onto fillets. Drizzle olive oil and honey over salmon, then turn each fillet to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, prepare a hot grill or grill pan (medium-high heat). Make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled.

4. Carefully place salmon skin-side down onto grill and cook for about 3 minutes, or until fillet releases easily from the grates with the help of a fish spatula. Flip and grill remaining side for about 2 to 3 minutes depending on thickness of fillet, or until center of fillet registers at 125F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare doneness.

5. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

Grilled Blackened Salmon With Honey Marinade

A Smoky and Sweet Blackened Salmon Recipe

What to Serve with Blackened Grilled Salmon

Grilled Blackened Salmon with Honey Marinade

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