Grilled Blackened Salmon

You can make the best crispy-skinned blackened salmon in just 10 minutes! Make it on the grill or in a cast iron skillet: healthy and delicious, and as spicy as you like!

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Melt some butter and brush it on the fleshy side of the salmon fillets.

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Coat the top of the salmon with blackened seasoning.

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Pat to adhere the spices.

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Preheat the grill to medium high. Top with a grill mat, if desired, and add the salmon, spices side down.

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Flip salmon after 1-2 minutes.

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Cook skin-side down for 5-6 minutes (or more for thicker fillets) and remove to a plate.

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Enjoy!

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