Easy Blackened Salmon
When you’re looking for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor, blackened salmon is the go-to recipe. It’s easy enough to make in 25 minutes and baked in the oven to avoid pan frying splatter and messy cleanup!
Servings: 2 large servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet(s)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, olive oil, garlic and onion powder, lime zest and juice, salt to taste and cayenne (optional). Mixture will resemble a paste.
- Place salmon fillet(s) on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Use a basting brush or spoon to spread the blackened seasoning evenly on salmon.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 15-19 minutes, lightly tenting the salmon halfway with aluminum foil. Serve with lime wedges.
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Notes
- You can double or half this recipe depending on your needs.
- Use Chili Powder (a blend of spices), not Chile Powder.
- Salmon is done when the inside looks opaque (not translucent) and starts to flake, or reaches an internal temperature of between 135-145 degrees in the thickest part, depending on your doneness preference.
- Dried oregano or thyme is often added to blackening seasoning. While most chili powder blends include oregano, you can add a dash more if preferred.
- More serving suggestions listed in the post above!
Nutrition
Serving: 1large serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 1329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2479IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg