Baked Blackened Salmon
A delicious, sweet and savory salmon recipe with a homemade blackening seasoning mix.
Servings 4 people
Calories 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon filet (or 4, 4-6 oz pieces)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Blackening Seasoning
- 1 tbsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder (use cayenne if you prefer it spicy)
- .5 tsp powdered onion
- .5 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare a sheet pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine blackening seasoning ingredients. Stir to combine, and set aside.
- Place salmon on sheet pan. Rub with olive oil using clean hands, or a basting brush.
- Spoon blackening seasoning over salmon.Use as much or as little seasoning as you desire, being cautious of cross contamination with the raw salmon. Leftovers can be placed into an air tight container and stored in a spice cabinet for up to 3 months.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until fish is 135 degrees at its thickest most internal part. Allow to rest and come up to temperature (fish is considered full cooked at 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally), for about 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg