Oven Baked Blackened Salmon

Three filets of blackened salmon lined in a row on a plate. A fork is pulling a piece of the salmon to show its flakiness.

5 from 7 votes

This baked blackened salmon produces flavorful, flaky salmon every time! An easy, homemade blackened seasoning and salmon filets are all you will need to bring this easy salmon recipe to life.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

4, 6-oz salmon filets
Avocado or olive oil spray
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add all of the blackening spices to a small bowl and combine well. Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel. Liberally coat each salmon filet with the spice blend.
(If you find that the seasoning is having a hard time sticking to the flesh side of the salmon, you can spray or brush the salmon filet with a little olive oil, avocado oil, or melted butter with a basting brush.)
Place the salmon filets on the lined baking sheet, skin side down. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 14-17 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140-145 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest portion of the filet. You can also broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crispy crust. There may be slight variations in cooking time depending on the size/thickness of the salmon filets.
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes and remove the salmon skin if needed.

Notes

This baked blackened salmon is gluten-free and dairy-free.

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