Oven Blackened Salmon

Side view of a plate of blackened salmon with avocado cream and veggies.

5 from 1 vote

This Oven Blackened Salmon gets a quick sear on the stovetop and then is finished off in the oven. Add the most delicious blackened seasoning to the salmon, and then serve it with a dollop of avocado crema. Healthy and delicious!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Avocado Crema, oven blackened salmon

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings filets

Calories 462kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the Salmon

24 oz. salmon - four filets
2-3 Tablespoons avocado oil - divided
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Avocado Crema

1 large avocado
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 medium lime - freshly squeezed

To serve:

roasted veggies of any kind

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Make the Avocado Crema. In a food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream, cilantro, garlic salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Blend until smooth.
1 large avocado, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 medium lime
Make the seasoning by combining the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, kosher salt, onion powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Use a paper towel to pat dry the salmon on both sides.
Brush a little bit of oil on the salmon, and then add the seasoning to both sides. Use your hands to massage it into the fish.
24 oz. salmon
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. When it's hot, add some oil and then the salmon filets. Sear them on one side, gently flip, and sear the other side.
2-3 Tablespoons avocado oil
Remove the pan and place in the oven to finish cooking. Depending on the thickness of the fish, this will take 5-10 minutes.
Serve with a dollop of avocado Crema and some roasted veggies.
roasted veggies of any kind

Notes

I prefer to use wild-caught salmon without the skin for this recipe. You can use whatever salmon you normally cook with.
I recommend keeping a large batch of blackened seasoning in a jar for all of the recipes you'll be making with it!

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