Dinner for 4

Blackened Salmon

Name: Blackened Salmon
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillet portions; 1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar; 3/4 tsp paprika; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp onion powder; 3/4 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 lemon cut into wedges; flat leaf parsley (optional)

$16.92for 420 minServes 4

Salmon fillets get a smoky spice crust and cook in oil and butter until flaky and fully done.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Salmon fillets, 1.5 lb$9.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$14.98Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.92

Swaps

Swap salmon fillets for white fish (tilapiaabout $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Gluten-free Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.23 per serving$16.92 for 4

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillet portions
1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar
3/4 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 lemon cut into wedges
flat leaf parsley (optional)

Steps

Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, ginger, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl.
Pat the salmon dry and coat both sides with the spice mixture.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Cook the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
Serve the salmon with lemon wedges.

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