Keto Blackened Salmon
Transform your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Keto Blackened Salmon, a low-carb delight that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Featuring succulent salmon fillets encrusted in a smoky, spicy blackening spice blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and herbs, this dish is seared to perfection for a crispy, caramelized crust. With only 10 minutes of prep and cook time each, it’s a quick, healthy, and satisfying option for keto diets and seafood lovers alike. Serve it hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors, making this dish a standout centerpiece on your table. Packed with flavor, protein, and healthy fats, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your keto recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mixture.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This will help the seasoning stick to the fish.
Generously coat each salmon fillet on both sides with the blackening spice mixture, pressing the seasonings into the flesh.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the salmon fillets to the skillet skin side down.
Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and the spice coating is dark and crusty.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a minute or two.
Serve the blackened salmon with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2769 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 105.9 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
