Low Sodium Blackened Salmon
Experience a bold and flavorful twist with this Low Sodium Blackened Salmon recipe, perfect for health-conscious food lovers seeking a spice-packed meal without the excess salt. Featuring a smoky blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and herbs like oregano and thyme, this easy-to-make dish delivers restaurant-quality results in just 22 minutes. A hot cast-iron skillet creates the iconic blackened crust, while tender, juicy salmon fillets delight with every bite. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is not only low in sodium but also high in taste, making it a perfect dinner option for satisfying cravings. Whether you're hosting or enjoying a cozy night in, this salmon recipe pairs effortlessly with vegetables, grains, or a crisp salad for a wholesome and delicious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 slices Lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and black pepper. Mix well to create the seasoning mix.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Generously rub the spice blend over both sides of each fillet.
Add the olive oil to the hot skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, flesh side down, and cook for 4-6 minutes, depending on thickness, until a dark crust forms.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook the other side for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and let them rest for a minute before serving.
Serve the blackened salmon with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over just before eating. Enjoy your flavorful, low-sodium meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 3% | |
*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.
