Broiled Salmon (no oil)

You are going to love this healthy, super easy Broiled Salmon Recipe.

Ready in less than 15 minutes, this easy salmon recipe will quickly become a staple on your menu.

We love it because it's so simple but also full of flavors, and it doesn't require any oil!

We love it because it's so simple but also full of flavors, and it doesn't require any oil!

Why This Recipe Works

• it's super quick to prep
• delicious and healthy
• a great dinner option for anyone with thyroid issues
• and you can combine it with a million and one different recipe.

Ingredients

Please check the recipe card below for a detailed, printable ingredient list.

• SALMON - fresh salmon
• SMOKED PAPRIKA
• PEPPER - Use any pepper you like. I prefer cracked black pepper.
• SALT - I love the pink salt from Trader Joe's.

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How To Make Broiled Salmon

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1. Turn on your oven's broil function. If your oven doesn't have a broiler, preheat the oven to 450° Fahrenheit.
2. Remove the salmon from the fridge and allow it to warm up to room temperature. About 15 minutes.  
3. Put the salmon in a Cast Iron Skillet. Season both sides with sweet smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Put the salmon with the skin side facing up into the oven. Set your kitchen timer to 6 minutes.
5. Flip the salmon and put it back into the oven. Set the timer to 6 minutes. If you see that your salmon has a nice golden crust, you're done. Sometimes if the salmon is thicker, you need to add another minute or two.
6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Allow it to rest for a couple of minutes in the skillet. This allows the juices to come out, and you'll have a nice piece of fully-cooked salmon. Serve and enjoy.

Leftover Ideas

I’ve served the roasted salmon over everything from yummy salads to classic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. And really, the sky is the limit! My husband loves a next-day salmon sandwich.

Salmon On Toast

Take the leftover salmon out of the fridge and let it warm up to room temperature. Meanwhile, toast your favorite bread. Spread some hummus on the toast. Add the salmon on top; voila, you’ve created a great lunch option.

Salmon and Pasta

Another yummy leftover possibility for roasted salmon is pasta. We love roasted salmon with Mascarpone and Pear Pasta.

Salmon and Soup

Salmon and soup s also a great second-day alternative. Especially during ‘soup season in the fall and winter. Butternut Squash Soup and Salmon make a delicious combination. Simply cut the roasted salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the soup. 

Salmon and SAlad

Last but not least roasted salmon and salad. We have a version dish pretty much every week. At the moment I love this salad recipe!

Tools

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Measuring Spoons
• Oven Mitts
• Slotted Spatula

I've served the roasted salmon over everything from yummy salads to classic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. And really, the sky is the limit! My husband loves a next-day salmon sandwich.

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• Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Red Lentil Pasta Salad
• Roasted Lemon Chicken with Olives
• Lasagna Roll-Ups
• Beef Stew

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Broiled Salmon

This salmon recipe is incredibly easy, yet flavorful and perfect for combining with tons of other dishes, such as pasta or potatoes to salad or rice-based dishes.

Servings: 2

PREP TIME: 3 minutes

COOK TIME: 12 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound fresh salmon
• ▢ 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt (see notes)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cracked pepper

Instructions

• Select the oven's broil function. Choose the 'high broil' setting. If the oven doesn't have a broil feature, preheat to 450° Fahrenheit.
• Put the salmon in a cast iron skillet. Season both sides with sweet smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. 
• Put the salmon with the skin side facing up into the oven. Set your kitchen timer to 6 minutes.
• Flip the salmon. The skinless side is now facing up. Reset the timer for an additional 6 minutes. 
• When the time goes off, check if the salmon has a nice golden crust. If the salmon is thicker, you need to add another minute or two.
• Remove the salmon from the oven. Let the salmon to rest for a couple of minutes in the skillet.  
• This allows the juices to come out and you'll have a nice piece of fully cooked salmon. You can serve this over pasta, salad, potatoes, even soup. The possibilities endless. Enjoy

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Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1263mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Vitamin A: 585IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Author: Maike

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