Blackened Cajun Salmon

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Blackened Cajun Salmon

Yield 6

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1½ pounds wild-caught salmon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven broiler to high and set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches (20 to 25cm) below the top heating element
2. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
3. Rub both sides of the salmon with oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
4. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the fish, rubbing it in with your fingers to make it’s evenly coated.
5. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes (depending on the thickness), or until it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

154

Fat

7 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

1 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

1 g

Sugar

0 g

Protein

22 g

Sodium

289 mg

Cholesterol

55 mg