Blackened Salmon with Lobster Butter
Bold Cajun-style blackened salmon topped with rich, garlicky lobster butter. Juicy, spicy, buttery, and luxurious—this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home and pairs perfectly with sweet potato mash or creamy mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Blackened Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Blackening Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Lobster Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup cooked lobster meat, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1: Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the seasoning generously over all sides of each salmon fillet.
Step 2: Sear the Salmon
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place salmon fillets in the pan and cook 3–4 minutes without moving until a deep, dark crust forms.
Step 3: Flip & Finish
Flip the salmon and cook another 3–4 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
(Recommended internal temperature: 145°F / 63°C.)
Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Make the Lobster Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Add minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring gently until fragrant (do not brown).
Step 5: Add Lobster & Flavor
Stir in chopped lobster meat, lemon juice, lemon zest, cayenne (if using), sea salt, and parsley.
Remove from heat and keep warm.
Step 6: Serve
Plate the blackened salmon and spoon the warm lobster butter generously over the top.
Serve immediately with sides like sweet potato mash, garlic vegetables, or creamy mac and cheese.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~520 kcal per serving
- Protein: ~35 g per serving
