Smoked Paprika Salmon Recipe
This pan-fried smoked paprika salmon is a simple, flavor-packed recipe that turns everyday ingredients into a delicious, nourishing meal. Tender, flaky salmon is seasoned with smoky paprika and lightly pan-seared to perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy Mexican salmon recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with salads, rice, or roasted vegetables for a balanced, satisfying meal.
Author: Sheeba
Equipment
Ingredients
For salmon
- 4 (150 gms/ 5.3 oz) salmon fillets about 1 to 1¼ inch thick
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or 1 tablespoon if baking the salmon)
Paprika salmon rub
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions
How to pan-fry paprika salmon
- Season the salmon fillets with the spice rub. Drizzle lime juice on the fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and place the fillets skin side down. (Fry the fillets in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.)
- Cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. then flip and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes.
How to bake paprika salmon
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Season the salmon and sprinkle lime juice. Place in a baking tray or baking sheet and spray olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until your desired doneness. (If you want it well done, bake for 10 minutes.)
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Notes
Additions and variations
- If you like more spice in your salmon, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
- Add more depth to the flavors by adding ½ a teaspoon of sweet paprika to the spice mixture.
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs like oregano or dill can be added to the seasoning.
- If you have mangoes, make mango jalapeño salsa to pair with the salmon.
- Have pineapple at home? Make this pineapple Pico de Gallo salsa that also works great with the smoked paprika flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Paprika Salmon Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
100.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
10.7
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
1.5
g
9
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.7
g
Cholesterol
0.6
mg
0
%
Sodium
292.6
mg
13
%
Potassium
35.6
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1.3
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
253.1
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1.2
mg
1
%
Calcium
6.8
mg
1
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.