Whole30 + Keto Blackened Salmon
Whole30 + Keto Blackened Salmon Recipe + Video – 4g net carbs! A healthy + low carb blackened salmon with a chunky avocado topping. Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
You can never have too many salmon recipes. Am I right? We have salmon once a week, and I’m always looking for ways to jazz it up.
Nothing is more jazzy and flavorful than this whole30 + keto blackened salmon!
Keto Blackened Salmon
This salmon is coated in a flavorful spice mixture that gives it the black appearance, but packs in a ton of flavor! I bet you have all the spices you need on hand for this recipe.
Most blackened seasonings are really spicy. I prefer mine mild, with virtually no spiciness. That way I can feed it to my kids no problem. I add in very little cayenne pepper. If you want yours spicier, just add in more.
I love serving it with a really chunky guacamole. The fattiness and lime compliments the blackened salmon perfectly.
You must make my cauliflower rice risotto as well. Such a good dinner!
Watch Blackened Salmon Recipe Demo Video
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PrintWhole30 + Keto Blackened Salmon
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Blackened Dry Rub
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, leave out if you don’t want it spicy or making for kids)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets, can be skin on or skin off, patted completely dry
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Chunky Guacamole
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon diced jalapenos (optional)
Serving Suggestions
- Cauliflower rice risotto
- Roasted asparagus
- wedges of lime
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, make the blackened seasoning by combining all the ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Season the salmon with the blackened seasoning.
- When the pan is warm, add in the coconut oil. Cook the salmon, starting skin side down if it has skin. Cook for 3-5 minutes, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon has an internal temperature of 125ºF.
- Serve warm, topped with chunky guacamole. I love this with cauliflower rice risotto and roasted asparagus!
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for at least 5 days.
- As always, lots of tips, FAQs and substitution info in the Recipe Notes below!
Notes
Spicy Level: This is for a mild spice level. If you want yours spicier, add more cayenne pepper! When I make this, I don’t add any cayenne pepper until I season the fish I’m making for my kids. They don’t like spicy.
Fish: I love this with salmon (you can use skin-on or skin-off). I get my salmon from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend! Costco has a good price on wild caught salmon also. You could really use any fish for this recipe. Mahi mahi, cod, halibut, etc.
Leftovers: If I have leftover salmon, I love eating it cold the next day crumbled over a salad. I strongly dislike microwaved salmon, so don’t recommend microwaving. You could also rewarm in a skillet.
Nutrition Facts: The nutritional information is calculated based on the exact ingredients and quantities listed in the Ingredients above. It includes the chunky guacamole. It does not includes sides (cauliflower rice risotto or asparagus) since sides can vary. It is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary, especially if you make recipe substitutions. Always best to go off your own calculations based on the ingredients and measurements you use.
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29 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Blackened Salmon”
We had talapia on hand so made it with that. And used the coconut oil -not avacado oil. So Yummy! I would reduce the salt in the seasoning and guac but wouldn’t change another thing.
Thanks for sharing!
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I am so glad you liked my recipe Andi. I love that you used what you had on hand and made tilapia. That is what cooking is all about, using what’s in the fridge. Thank you so much for letting me know you liked it, it means a lot to me.
SO good! I just made the salmon but it was so flavorful and easy.
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I am so glad you liked my blackened salmon Melanie. Even better that it was flavorful and easy to make. Thank you so much for your feedback. I appreciate it so much!
I had leftover rub and used it on a pork loin…..DEE-licious.
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Oh my gosh I never thought of using the rub on pork loin Melanie! That sounds fantastic!
I just love this trick for cooking the salmon! I got a great blackened crust with lots of flavor, and a moist flaky cut! The lime in the guacamole brightened the flavors. I plan to make this risotto every ween! Thank you!
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I am so happy you liked my salmon Mckenzie! I also love the crust on it. I am so glad you will be making this again.
My husband raved about this recipe!
Thanks for the tip of starting with a cold pan.
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I am so glad you liked my blackened salmon Stephanie. That is fantastic that your husband raved about it. I am glad starting in a cold pan worked well for you!
This was delicious! Served with a chopped salad. I feel like in the past I’ve been reluctant to cook fish but you make it really easy. Also, your instagram and “funny stories” have been a real source of joy and laughter for me in this weird time! Thank you for making your positive corner of the internet and motivating me to also take control of my health.
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Thank you so much for your really nice email Laura. You made my day! I am so glad you are enjoying the funny stories on Instagram. Anything we can do to help someone smile makes us happy. Especially these days!
I am so glad I helped you overcome your fear of cooking fish. I am thrilled you liked my salmon.
Congratulations on taking control of your health!
Quick, easy and delish! Even my husband called it “super good”.
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I am so happy you liked my salmon Stacy! Even better that your hubby thought it was super good! I love hearing that it was quick, easy and delish. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
My husband and I are not a huge fish lovers, so I wasn’t sure about trying this.. we absolutely loved it. The flavors with the guacamole pair so well. Highly recommend this.. my husband asked me to make it again the next day!
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I am so happy you liked my salmon Lindsay! Even better that your hubby enjoyed it too! I love that he requested it again the nex
I just quadrupled the spice recipe so that I could have some blackening seasoning on hand!
Combining this with your Mexican coleslaw and I am excited about this dinner! Just wishing I had some jicama wraps to go with, but the grocery store was out and I didn’t want to slice my own. 😆 next time.
Thanks for another great recipe!
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What a fantastic idea to quadruple the spice recipe and use the mixture as a blackening seasoning Heidi. Genius! Serving the salmon with coleslaw sounds delicious!
I love, love, love this recipe! It is so easy and so flavorful! I’ve made the salmon 3 times in the last month or so and also used the spice mixture to make blackened shrimp!
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I am so happy you like my blackened salmon Kerry! I love that you have already made it 3 times in the past month. The seasoning mix is delicious on any protein, even veggies!
Yummy! Plus the cook on the salmon is perfection!
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I love to hear that it was yummy and the cook on the salmon was perfection Meghan. Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Yummy! Plus the cook on the salmon is perfection!
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We made this tonight with the cauliflower risotto and LOVED it. Would reduce salt in rub and guac by 1/2 (we have Morton’s kosher which are bigger crystals and it was a bit too salty for us). Cooked salmon in avocado oil instead of coconut. My husband kept raving about this weekday meal and said it felt special :). Will make again
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I love that your husband was raving about it Lisa. It does feel like a special meal. Serving it with cauliflower rice risotto is so delicious. I am so glad you will be making it again.
This was phenomenal!! So easy to make, all went together so well and totally family friendly! Thanks for this…will be a regular in my rotation now!
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I love to hear that it was easy to make and family friendly Puja. I am so glad you will be making it again.
Love this!! I hate cooking salmon because my kitchen always smells awful after but it wasn’t the case with this recipe!
I’m on my own weight loss journey and your site has been a life saver for real recipes that still allow me to eat a variety of foods! Thank you!
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Congratulations on your weight loss journey. I am so glad my recipes have been helpful. So happy you liked the salmon Katie!