Oven Baked Blackened Salmon Recipe

Oven Baked Blackened Salmon Recipe

This Oven Baked Blackened Salmon Recipe is a super flavorful spiced salmon that is ready in less than 20 minutes! Spices, oil and salmon are the only ingredients you need to make this easy and healthy dinner. This recipe is Whole 30 - Keto friendly, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free.

Ingredients

  • salmon fillet
    2 ½ lb
  • avocado or olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • dried oregano
    1 tsp
  • cayenne
    ¼ tsp
  • smoked paprika
    2 tsp
  • sea salt
    ½ tsp
  • pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • lemons

    for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375ºF

  2. 2

    Combined onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place salmon filet on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Coat salmon with oil.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle on spice blend then gently rub over the entire salmon fillet.

  6. 6

    Bake for 14 minutes then broil 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.

Oven Baked Blackened Salmon Recipe

Oven Baked Blackened Salmon Recipe

4.5(119)426 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a flavorful, healthy dinner that’s ready in a flash? This Oven Baked Blackened Salmon recipe delivers, bringing a bold, spiced kick to your table in less than 20 minutes. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want restaurant-quality taste without the fuss.

The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity and potent spice blend. By coating a substantial salmon fillet with a robust mix of onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper, you create an irresistible blackened crust right in your oven. It's a truly effortless way to achieve a vibrant, satisfying main course. Plus, it naturally fits into Whole30, Keto, Paleo, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free lifestyles.

Prepare for a sensory delight with this blackened salmon. The exterior boasts a deep, richly spiced crust, offering a pleasant textural contrast to the incredibly tender, flaky salmon within. Each bite is infused with aromatic garlic and onion, earthy oregano, a smoky warmth from the paprika, and a gentle, building heat from the cayenne. Served with a squeeze of fresh lemon, it brightens the entire dish, creating a balanced and deeply satisfying experience that feels both indulgent and remarkably light.

While the spice blend here is perfected for that signature blackened flavor, you have a couple of easy swaps. Feel free to use either avocado oil or olive oil for coating the salmon, depending on your preference and what you have on hand. For those who prefer less heat, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper, or increase it if you like a fierier kick.

This Oven Baked Blackened Salmon is a fantastic main course that shines on its own or paired with simple sides. It's an ideal choice for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner, or even impressive enough for a casual gathering. Don't forget to serve it with fresh lemon wedges for that essential bright finish.

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