Whole30 Blackened Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and healthy Whole30 Blackened Salmon recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a bold blend of paprika, garlic, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and a touch of cayenne for a fiery kick, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes. The salmon’s crispy, spice-crusted exterior pairs beautifully with its tender, flaky interior, all cooked to perfection in a hot skillet with olive oil. Serve it up with fresh lemon wedges for a bright burst of zesty flavor that complements the smoky, savory spices. Whether you're following a Whole30 diet or simply craving a nutritious, protein-packed meal, this blackened salmon recipe is sure to impress both your taste buds and dinner guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down (if they have skin), and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the cooked salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.0 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 105.8 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 235 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.
