Grilled Blackened Salmon

5 from 1 vote

Perfectly savory with just the right amount of heat, this grilled blackened salmon is the best dinner around. It's easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, making it a great option to add to your weekly meal plan this week.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Seafood, Southern

Keyword: Grilled Blackened Salmon

Servings: people

Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

4 salmon filets skin on
3 Tablespoons avocado oil

Blackened Seasoning

1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Instructions

Preheat. Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F with two zones of heat (one high heat side, one low heat side).
Make the seasoning. Combine all ingredients for the blackening seasoning in a small bowl. Drizzle the salmon with avocado oil and liberally sprinkle the top of the salmon filets with the blackened seasoning.
Oil the grill grates. Dip a folded paper towel in avocado oil and brush it lightly across the grill grates to coat them in oil.
Sear. Set the salmon, seasoning side down, on the high heat side of the grill, and sear with the lid open for 3-4 minutes or until a beautiful crust has developed on the seasoning.
Finish cooking. Flip the filets over, move to the indirect heat side of the grill, and close the lid of the grill. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145 degrees F and flakes easily with a fork. If your filets are really thin, they will cook faster, if they are thick, they will take a little longer. Use a thermometer to track your internal temperature so you don’t end up with over- or undercooked fish.
Serve. Remove the salmon from the grill to a serving dish. Serve immediately.

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