Description
Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon with Garlicky Kale is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that is easy to prepare. The blackened salmon fillets are seasoned with a flavorful spice mix and roasted alongside garlicky kale until perfectly cooked. This dish is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Kale:
- 6 cups kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Season the Salmon: In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides.
- Prepare the Kale: In a large bowl, toss the chopped kale with olive oil and minced garlic until well coated.
- Roast: Spread the kale on one side of the prepared sheet pan and place the salmon fillets on the other side. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the kale is tender and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Parmesan to the kale before roasting.
- This dish pairs well with roasted sweet potatoes or a simple quinoa salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with kale
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
