Weight Watchers Blackened Salmon is a flavorful, protein-rich, and easy recipe. This dish is made with salmon fillets and bold flavors of blackening seasoning. The salmon gains a smoky, spicy flavor from the blackening seasoning, and the cooking process keeps the salmon moist and soft. This meal is a fantastic choice for a nutrient-dense dinner because it is packed with nutrients. The amazing fact about this Weight Watchers Blackened Salmon that will shock you is that it contains zero grams of carbohydrates with zero grams of sugar. Anybody on the Weight Watchers program would do well to try this recipe because it is high in protein (35 g) and low in points (180 kcal). Salmon contains fatty acids (omega-3 ), which are important for brain as well as heart functions.
Let’s prepare the yummy salmon with the instructions (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Main dish
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total Time: 18 to 21 minutes
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 to 16 minutes
- Method: Oven
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT
- Baking paper
- Oven
- Small bowl
- 1 spoon
- Baking dish
- Silicone pastry brush
- Serving dish
INGREDIENTS
Four salmon fillets
- Blackening seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- 1 tsp of paprika powder
- Salt half a tsp
- One tsp of garlic powder
- One-fourth tsp of Black pepper, cracked
- Onion powder 1 tsp
- Two tbsps of Olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Adjust the oven temperature by turning its knob to 400 degrees F.
- Next, add garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder, and blackening seasoning to a small bowl.
- Combine all seasonings with a spoon.
- Then, apply olive oil over the salmon fillets with a brush.
- Next, coat the fillets with the seasoning mixture.
- After that, shift a baking paper onto the baking dish.
- Now, add marinated salmon fillets to the dish.
- Simmer for 14 to 17 minutes or until cooked through.
- The flavorful Weight Watchers Blackened Salmon is ready.
- Serve the baked salmon in a dish and enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the blackened salmon with lemon garlic quinoa salad.
- Zesty avocado corn salsa pairs well with this dish.
- Serve it with garlic parmesan cauliflower mash.
- Accompany this salmon dish with spaghetti squash primavera.
- Pair it with cauliflower rice pilaf and chilled cucumber avocado soup.
TIPS
- Utilize fresh salmon fillets to get a flavorful touch.
- Before seasoning, we will pat the fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Choose a good-quality and flavorful spice to make this salmon dish.
- Avoid overseasoning the salmon because the flavors will combine when it cooks.
- If required, cook the salmon in stages to maintain the dish’s heat.
- Adjust the paprika quantity to your preferred level of spice.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Typically, store cooked salmon fillets in a tightly covered box and refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer:
- You can freeze the baked salmon for fifty to eighty days.
Reheating:
- The baked and frozen salmon can be reheated in the skillet or microwave for 5 to 7 mins.
FAQs
Does the blackened salmon recipe work better with fresh or frozen salmon?
- Frozen or fresh salmon is equal in terms of nutrition and Weight Watchers points as long as it is plain and devoid of any additional substances.
Are different kinds of fish suitable for blackening?
- Yes, we can try this salmon dish with several kinds of fish like mahi-mahi, cod, or tilapia for blackening. According to the fish’s thickness, we will modify the cooking time.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total Calories 180 kcal
Carbohydrates 0 g
Protein 35 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 0 g
Sodium 200 mg
Each serving of the blackened salmon has three Weight Watchers points.