Blackened Salmon with Lime Cream
- Author: Annie Chesson
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- A few pinches of cayenne (more or less depending on spice preference)
- 3 salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lime, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- Combine all the spices and salt together in a small bowl and mix until combined
- Sprinkle at least 1/2 teaspoon on each side of the salmon
- Heat a saute pan with some coconut oil (olive oil can be substituted) over medium high heat
- When the pan is hot, add the salmon fillets
- Sear the salmon until it is brown, turn and sear the other side
- Remove from the pan
- For the lime cream:
- In a bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, and honey
- Drizzle on top of each salmon fillet and top with extra lime zest (optional)
