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