Sugar-Free Spicy Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Sugar-Free Spicy Salmon recipe, a flavor-packed dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Bursting with bold and vibrant flavors, this recipe blends smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, and zesty lemon juice into a marinade that creates a tantalizing crust as the salmon bakes. Made without any added sugar, it's an ideal choice for those seeking low-carb, gluten-free, or keto-friendly meals, especially with the option to use tamari in place of soy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes from prep to plate and featuring simple pantry-friendly ingredients, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or a crisp side salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra touch of freshness and impress the table with this wholesome yet indulgent salmon recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, soy sauce (or tamari), lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to create the spicy marinade.
Brush the marinade generously over the salmon fillets, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
Let the salmon sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1995 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 107.2 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 230 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.
