Blackened Baked Salmon
With just minutes in the oven you'll have boldly flavored blackened salmon on your table. No smoked up kitchen or ultra high heat is needed.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets about 5-6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsley ground is recommended
- 1 teaspoon salt coarsley ground is recommended
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients and set aside.
- Pat salmon filets dry with paper towels and then brush both sides with oil.
- Sprinkle dry seasoning blend on both sides of filets and pat with fingertips.
- Oil an 8 inch cast iron skillet and preheat in 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Place filets in skillet and cook at 400 for about 8 minutes and then turn with a spatula.
- Cook an additional 4 minutes (approximately) or until desired level of doneness.
Notes
- regular paprika may be substituted for smoked, but the smoked variety is recommended
- another type heavy pan may be used instead of cast iron, as long as it is oven safe
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 915mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 791IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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