Ingredients
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For the Cajun Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade – see below)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust based on Cajun seasoning salt level)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
- Juice of ½ lemon
For Serving (Optional):
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked rice, roasted veggies, or a side salad
Instructions
- Season the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Rub them with olive oil and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and butter.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flaky.
- Finish & Serve:
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite side.
Notes
- Make it less spicy: Reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
- Air Fryer Option: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Oven Baked Option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Meal Prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg