A Heart Healthy Valentine's Entree - Blackened Salmon

Monday is Valentine's Day! Wow your sweetie with a romantic dinner for two. A delicious heart healthy entree to make is a Blackened Salmon dish. Pair it with a romaine, spinach, and kale salad topped with strawberries and walnuts for a little twist that is sure to please Cupid's palate. Of course, all these foods are rich in Omega-3s.

Blackened Seasoning Mix

• 1 1/2 TBSP ground paprika


• 1 TBSP ground onion powder


• 2 Tsp iodized sea salt


• 1/2 tsp of ground white pepper


• 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper


• 1 tsp of ground cayenne pepper


• 1/4 tsp of dried thyme


• 1 tsp of dried basil


• 1 tsp of dried oregano

Mix all ingredients together. I triple this recipe and place in an old spice bottle and save use on other dishes like chicken or steak.

Blackened Salmon

• Blackened Seasoning Mix


• 2 wild caught salmon fillets


• 2 TBSP coconut or olive oil

Brush salmon fillets on both sides with oil, and sprinkle evenly & generously with the blackened seasoning mix. Drizzle one side of each fillet with remaining oil. In a large heavy skillet, over high heat, cook salmon, oil side down. Cook until blackened, about 2- 5 minutes. Turn fillets and drizzle remaining oil, and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.