Low Fat Blackened Salmon

Transform your dinner table with this irresistible Low Fat Blackened Salmon recipe, a flavorful yet healthy twist on the classic Southern dish. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, spicy blend of paprika, garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, and cayenne, these salmon fillets are seared to perfection in just 10 minutes, delivering a caramelized crust that's bursting with bold flavor. Using olive oil spray keeps this recipe low in fat without compromising on moisture or taste. Quick and easy to prepare, this heart-healthy dish is ideal for weeknight meals or an elegant weekend dinner. Served with a fresh squeeze of lemon, it's a delicious way to enjoy protein-packed salmon that's as nutritious as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6-ounce each) Salmon fillets, skinless
• 1 second spray duration per fillet Olive oil spray
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 wedges Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper to make the blackening spice mix.

Step 3

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.

Step 4

Evenly coat each salmon fillet on both sides with the spice mix.

Step 5

Lightly spray each fillet with olive oil spray to help the spices adhere well and to add moisture.

Step 6

Once the skillet is hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet with at least an inch of space between them.

Step 7

Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on one side, until the spices have blackened and the salmon is slightly crisped.

Step 8

Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula and cook for another 3-5 minutes on the other side or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for about a minute.

Step 10

Serve each fillet with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing over the fish just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(664.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1170.0

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 376.0mg	0%
Sodium 1532.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 157.8g	0%

Vitamin D 2280.0IU	0%
Calcium 135.8mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 3353.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 56.4%

Carbs: 3.9%