# Blackened Salmon & Asparagus

A weight loss recipe featuring blackened salmon and asparagus, designed to be high in protein and fiber.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Salmon
- Asparagus
- Cajun’s choice premium blend “BLACKENED” Seasoning & Rub
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
- Kerrygold butter

## Instructions

1. Prepare the salmon by piercing it with a fork and spraying it with cooking spray.
2. Season the salmon with blackened seasoning, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
3. Massage the seasoning into the salmon.
4. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and place the seasoned salmon fillets in it, ensuring they are flat.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the salmon for 4 minutes.
6. Flip the salmon fillets.
7. Cover the pan again and cook for about 3 minutes.
8. Uncover the pan.
9. Add Kerrygold butter to the pan.
10. Glaze the salmon with the melted butter.
11. Spray another pan with cooking spray.
12. Add asparagus to the pan.
13. Season the asparagus with salt and pepper.
14. Stir the asparagus to ensure even cooking.
15. Serve the cooked salmon and asparagus in meal prep containers.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- fork
- frying pan
- lid

## Tips

- Season the salmon down, ensuring every part has seasoning.
- Marinate the salmon for 30 minutes to 24 hours, with 24 hours being better for flavor.
- For asparagus, cook on high heat with salt and pepper, spraying the pan to prevent sticking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBhTeEHyFAh/?igsh=MXEwaG05b3N5YjcwdA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2e72ac84-5a83-4650-a660-0302b10f75b5
- Extracted: 2025-07-19

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