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Cajun salmon fillets with crispy spice crust and lemon wedges

Cajun Salmon Recipe

This Cajun Salmon recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, bringing bold Louisiana spices and perfectly flaky fish to your table. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner or entertaining dish that always impresses.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15–18

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet
  • Fish spatula
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Instant-read Thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Cajun Seasoning Blend

  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
  • Pat salmon fillets dry and brush with olive oil or butter.
  • Coat both sides of salmon with cajun seasoning, press gently, and rest 5 minutes.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook 3–4 minutes until 145°F internal temp.
  • Rest 2 minutes, squeeze lemon juice, and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg