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30-Minute Blackened Salmon That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

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A quick and flavorful dinner featuring blackened salmon with sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and crispy skillet potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne (for heat)
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil or parsley (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp sliced green onion (for topping)
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp banana pepper rings (optional)
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil or parsley

Instructions

  1. Slice baby potatoes into rounds. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes (and onion if using), season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook potatoes 12–15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and fork-tender. Sprinkle with chopped herbs, then move to one side of the skillet or transfer to a plate.
  3. Pat salmon dry. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper (and cayenne if using). Rub seasoning over salmon.
  4. Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until a dark crust forms and salmon flakes easily. Top with basil/parsley and green onion.
  5. In a second skillet (or after salmon is done), heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add zucchini rounds, season with salt and pepper, and cook 4–6 minutes until lightly browned. Add cherry tomatoes and banana pepper rings; cook 2–3 minutes until tomatoes soften and get glossy.
  6. Plate salmon with skillet potatoes and the zucchini-tomato mix.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne for desired spice level.
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
  • Cook salmon skin-side down first for crispier skin.

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Keywords: blackened salmon, easy salmon dinner, sautéed zucchini, zucchini and cherry tomatoes, crispy skillet potatoes, 30 minute dinner

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