Paleo Blackened Salmon
Embrace bold, smoky flavors with this delicious Paleo Blackened Salmon recipe, a quick and healthy dinner option ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring a perfectly seasoned crust made from a vibrant mix of paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, thyme, and oregano, this dish offers a tantalizing blend of heat and earthy spices. The salmon is seared to perfection in a hot skillet, creating a crispy, blackened exterior while keeping the inside tender and flaky. Paleo-friendly and protein-packed, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad. Bursting with nutrients and flavor, this blackened salmon is sure to become a household favorite for those seeking a wholesome, refined-sugar-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Rub each salmon fillet with olive oil on all sides ensuring it is evenly coated.
Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon fillets, pressing lightly to make sure the spices adhere well.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the skillet.
Cook the salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes on the first side until the spice crust begins to blacken but not burn.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve the blackened salmon with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2771 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 106.1 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 258 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.
