Blackened Salmon
on Dec 05, 2024
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After posting my Panko Baked Salmon recipe last month, I knew I needed to get my Blackened Salmon recipe up on the blog for you all to enjoy. My version is cooked in the air fryer with a delicious blend of spices and some brown sugar mixed in. This recipe is so full of flavor and the salmon comes out tender and flaky and just so, so good! Pair this with your favorite rice, pasta, veggies or anything else you love for an easy and delicious meal!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / MACROS
Makes: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 filet
Calories: 270
Macros: 38p / 0c / 13.5f
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INGREDIENTS
- Salmon filets (I used Kirkland Wild Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon from the freezer section)
- Paprika
- Dark brown sugar
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Butter
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SUPPLIES USED
Air Fryer – Here is my favorite air fryer! If you don’t have one yet, it’s one of my favorite kitchen appliances!
Can I bake this in the oven if I don’t have an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can! Place the salmon filets on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
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Blackened Salmon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-6 oz. salmon filets, I used Kirkland Wild Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon from the freezer section
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Defrost your salmon filets if frozen. I usually put them in a large bowl of cold water for 1-2 hours.
- Mix all the seasonings together in a bowl and coat the salmon filets well.
- Place in the air fryer tray and top each one with a tablespoon of butter.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy on all edges and flaky when split apart with a fork.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake at 400º for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- Search the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst app food databases for Stay Fit Mom Blackened Salmon to log it in your food diary.
Great tasting salmon with this rub on it. I used olive oil instead of butter 1tbsp for two filets