Baked Blackened Salmon
This baked blackened salmon recipe uses simple ingredients to make a perfectly baked cajun-inspired dish in under 20 minutes.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Small bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 Salmon filets
- 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper A tiny pinch will be enough for some heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the spices.
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel then drizzle your oil over the salmon, and using clean hands, rub the oil evenly on the salmon.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both filets and rub it on the filets.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 130-135 degrees. Depending on the thickness of the filets, you may need less time or more time.
- Top with fresh herbs, like chives or parsley, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Substitutions
Salmon- I like to use wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye salmon filets but you can use whatever kind you like.
Avocado oil- You can use olive oil instead.
Cayenne pepper- I like to use cayenne pepper because it gives the salmon a little kick but if you don't like spicy then you can use chili pepper instead.
Smoked paprika- You can use regular paprika.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called blackened salmon?
Blackened salmon gets its name because of the cooking technique used to prepare it, which involves coating the salmon fillets with a mixture of spices and then searing them in a hot skillet or grill. The spices typically include a combination of ingredients such as paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano.
Should salmon be covered when baking?
Covering your salmon when baking it is a personal preference. This recipe calls for you to bake the salmon uncovered, giving the salmon a nice crispy exterior. Covering salmon while baking will help to keep moisture in and if you are using citrus slices and herbs it helps to keep the flavors in.
Tip
Have your fishmonger (you can usually find them behind the counter in your local grocery stores) cut your salmon into filets so it saves you from having to do it!
Storing and reheating
Storing
If you have leftover salmon you can store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. The recipe calls for 2 servings but you can double it and save the leftover salmon for easy meal prep.
Reheating
The best way to reheat salmon is in the oven. You can reheat your salmon in the oven at 350°F or until warm. I like to add a little ghee, melted butter, or avocado oil to the top to give it some extra moisture. If your salmon is a bit dry, then you can cover it with foil to help keep the moisture in.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 860mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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