Keto Blackened Salmon Fillets [& Video] - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

Published: Jul 9, 2014 · Updated: Apr 24, 2023 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

Keto blackened salmon is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. The salmon is seasoned with a blend of spices that includes paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, and then seared in a hot skillet until the spices form a delicious crust on the outside of the fish. The result is a tender and juicy piece of salmon with a bold, smoky flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. This dish is often served with a side of low-carb vegetables, such as roasted asparagus or cauliflower rice, to make a complete and nutritious meal.

The Chief Taster has been on a few business trips in the Caribbean and has been enjoying blackened salmon during his trips, so I thought that I would try to make it. I finally have got the blend of spices right (according to him).

Can you eat salmon on a low carb diet?

Salmon is a fantastic ingredient for a keto and low carb diet as it has zero carbohydrates, has a high protein content and is full of the right type of fats. A great source of omega-3, it's also very easy to cook too!

Why do they call it blackened salmon?

The term blackened salmon does not mean that it's burnt, but rather that spice mixture turns very dark when cooked. The seasoning mix originates from New Orleans and there are many variations. Tweak the spices and herbs to your own taste.

Blackened Seasoning

The key to this salmon recipe is the spice mix. The spices used in this recipe are cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white and black pepper, thyme, basil, cumin and oregano. If you want to reduce the heat, halve the cayenne pepper. We like our spice level fairly hot in the Caribbean!

The salmon filets we used were skinless but you can easily make this dish with skinned salmon. If you use salmon fillets with skin, cook it first skin side down.

How to make keto blackened salmon

This salmon recipe is cooked in a pan but it can be grilled on the BBQ too. A word of warning if you grill it, the spice mix comes out hotter. I would brush more butter over the salmon on the grill to keep it moist too.

1. Brush the salmon fillets on both sides with melted butter.
2. Spoon the blackened spice mix over the fillets.
3. On a medium-high heat, fry the salmon fillets in a large cast iron skillet or pan on both sides.
4. Serve and enjoy!

What to do with leftovers?

Although this dish is best served freshly made, if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and keep the cooked salmon in the refrigerator. Gently reheat in a skillet or the microwave.

Another option is to flake the cooked salmon and add mayonnaise and sour cream for a creamy and spicy addition to a salad or sandwich filling.

Recipe Tips

Store left over spices in a jar for later or double up the recipe to keep a jar of the spice mix to hand.

This spice mix works great on chicken and cauliflower too.

Substitute the paprika with smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor.

Keto Sides for Blackened Salmon

Serve this easy keto salmon dinner with a simple salad, grilled asparagus or a few sides. Try this salmon dish with these low carb side dishes:

• Green beans and walnuts
• Garlic Parmesan Keto Roasted Broccoli
• Tomato Burrata Salad
• Spicy Zucchini Cauliflower Rice

OTHER KETO SALMON RECIPES TO ENJOY:

Salmon is a great low carb food. Have you tried any of these other keto salmon recipes yet?

Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Greek Salmon

Coconut Lime Salmon

Keto Baked Garlic Salmon

Salmon Broccoli Risotto

Salmon Quiche

Everything Bagel Salmon

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