Dinner for 2

Blackened Salmon with Lime Butter

Name: Blackened Salmon with Lime Butter
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 2 1/2 6-8 ounce salmon filets; 2 1/2 tbsp blackening seasoning; 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil; lime wedges for serving (optional); 3 tbsp butter; 1 clove garlic; 1 lime; 3 tbsp cilantro; 1 1/2 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp ground dried thyme; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp salt

$26.44for 420 minServes 2

Blackened salmon is pan-cooked, then finished with a warm garlic, lime, cilantro, and butter sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Salmon fillets, 0.95 lb$9.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$9.37Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1.25$0.60 each typical	1.25	$0.75Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.22

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

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Gluten-free High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$6.61 per serving$26.44 for 4

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Ingredients

2 1/2 6-8 ounce salmon filets
2 1/2 tbsp blackening seasoning
1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
lime wedges for serving (optional)
3 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
1 lime
3 tbsp cilantro
1 1/2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp ground dried thyme
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt

Steps

Stir the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, pepper, brown sugar, cayenne, basil, and salt in a small bowl.
Coat both salmon fillets with two and one-half tablespoons of the seasoning.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes.
Cook the salmon for four minutes on each side, then check for 145 F or easy flaking.
Melt the butter in the skillet and cook the garlic for one minute.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro, then spoon the butter over the salmon.

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