Blackened Salmon & Garlic Kale Recipe

Delicious Blackened Salmon with sautéed garlic kale! It’s Low Carb, Gluten-free, Keto and super easy to make. No need to sacrifice flavor while trying to eat healthy!

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4.50 from 4 votes

Blackened Salmon & Garlic Kale

Delicious Blackened Salmon with sautéed garlic kale! It's Low Carb, Gluten-free, Keto and super easy to make.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2

Calories: 481kcal

Special Equipment

• Saute pan
• Small pan to bake salmon
• Tongs
• Cutting board
• Chef’s knife

Ingredients

• 12 Ounces Salmon cleaned and portioned (remove the skin if desired)
• 3-4 Tbsp Olive oil or oil of choice
• To Taste Salt and pepper
• 1 Each Shallot minced
• 2-3 Each Garlic cloves minced
• 1 Bunch Purple Kale  
• 4-5 Each Mushrooms (button or shiitake) Optional
• 1-2 Tsp Paprika
• 1 Tsp Cumin ground
• 1/2 Tsp Coriander ground
• 1 Tsp Thyme dried or fresh, Sub oregano or Italian herbs if desired
• ⅛ Tsp Cayenne pepper (optional for spicy)
• 1 Each Fresh lemon optional (about 2-3 tsp. of juice)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Prep all the ingredients & set aside: cut the salmon, garlic, shallots, kale, make the spice mix
• Spice Mix: blend all the spices and thyme together in a small bowl
• Heat the pan on medium high heat, and add 2 Tablespoons of oil
• Season the salmon with salt, pepper and generously with the spice mix
• Pan sear the salmon in the hot pan until it’s blackened (medium- dark brown) on both sides. Then transfer to an oven safe pan and bake for about 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
• While the salmon is finishing in the oven, cook the kale. In the same pan you seared the salmon in and 1-2 more Tablespoons of oil on medium low heat.
• Add the shallot and mushrooms if using, saute for 1-2 minutes
• Add garlic and saute 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Add a little more oil if it looks dry.
• Add the kale and toss with tongs. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice. Cook until the kale is wilted.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
• Plate it up – First the kale, then the salmon on top. Garnish with lemon slices. Enjoy your delicious healthy salmon!

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Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 481kcal