Paleo Blackened Salmon

Bring bold, smoky flavors to your table with this Paleo Blackened Salmon recipe, a perfectly spiced, protein-packed dish that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring a flavorful homemade blackening spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, and oregano, this recipe delivers a deliciously crisp crust that locks in the salmon's natural juiciness. Cooked in olive oil for a golden sear, these tender fillets are a nutritious, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

Rub each salmon fillet with olive oil on all sides ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 4

Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon fillets, pressing lightly to make sure the spices adhere well.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the skillet.

Step 6

Cook the salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes on the first side until the spice crust begins to blacken but not burn.

Step 7

Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired level of doneness.

Step 8

Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the blackened salmon with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(550.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1220.4

Total Fat 85.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 2770.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 106.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 77.6mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 258.3mg	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: 62.3%

Protein: 34.4%

Carbs: 3.3%