Cajun Salmon

Cajun salmon is seasoned with an ultra-flavorful blend of spices for a super quick and easy 15-minute meal made right on the stovetop.

Why this recipe works

This 3 ingredient cajun salmon recipe is flavored with our lip-smacking homemade cajun seasoning. This seasoning mix brings the heat and packs the flavor into tender, flakey pan-seared salmon filets while also adding a delicate crust. Your weeknight dinner couldn’t get easier than this. Serve with our cajun rice for a full mouth-watering experience.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SALMON – Always cut salmon into filets while it’s still raw. Cutting salmon once cooked is difficult because the fish will flake and you won’t get clean lines.

SEASONING – Our quick cajun seasoning adds heaps of flavor. You can use a store-bought bottle if preferred, but the homemade version knocks it out of the park and it’s so easy to prepare.

How to Make Cajun Salmon

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1. In a small bowl, whisk together half of the Cajun seasoning and half of the olive oil.
2. Cut salmon into single-serving filets.
3. Rub oil mixture all over both sides of the filets.
4. Add remaining olive oil to skillet and heat on medium-high until shimmering.
5. Place filets in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle with remaining Cajun seasoning.
6. Cook, skin side down, for 2-3 minutes, then turn over. You will see the side of the salmon will begin to change color.
7. Cook 2-3 minutes then turn over again and cook 1 minute more. Remove from pan.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve cajun salmon with cajun rice or dirty rice as well as a roasted or steamed veggie such as broccoli, asparagus, green beans, or carrots which can also be sprinkled with Cajun seasoning! Add a squeeze of lemon to bring out the flavors further. Alternatively serve your salmon with a tossed dinner salad.

More Salmon Recipes

• Dill Salmon
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Blackened Salmon
• Maple Soy Salmon

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Cajun Salmon

Your weeknight dinner doesn't get any easier than this Cajun salmon! The seasoning mix brings the heat and packs the flavor into tender, flakey pan-seared salmon filets while also adding a delicate crust.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Servings: 4 servings

12 minutes mins

Calories: 259

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound center cut salmon
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning divided
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil

Things You’ll Need

• ▢
  Large skillet
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  Vinyl gloves

Before You Begin

• Always cut salmon into filets while it’s still raw. Cutting salmon once cooked is difficult because the fish will flake and you won’t get clean lines.
• Store any leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven set to 275F on a foil-lined baking sheet for 10 minutes or until warmed through.

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together half of the Cajun seasoning and half of the olive oil.
• Cut salmon into 4 single-serving filets.
• Rub oil mixture all over both sides of the filets.
• Add remaining olive oil to skillet and heat on medium-high until shimmering.
• Place filets in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle with remaining Cajun seasoning.
• Cook, skin side down, for 2-3 minutes, then turn over. You will see the side of the salmon will begin to change color.
• Cook 2-3 minutes then turn over again and cook 1 minute more then remove from pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 filet) | Calories: 259cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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