Description
Baked Blackened Salmon is a feast for the senses, combining rich smoky flavors with tender, flaky fish. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, effortlessly elevating any meal. With its vibrant spice blend and health benefits, including omega-3 fatty acids, you’ll want to make it a regular on your menu. Enjoy this delightful salmon over rice or a fresh salad for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the blackened seasoning ingredients.
- Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and generously coat with the seasoning mix.
- Place seasoned fillets on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and garnish with herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg