Cajun Salmon Recipe: Easy and Flavorful Dinner in Under 30 Minutes
A delicious and easy Cajun salmon recipe that you can prepare in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
- Flip the fillets and add the lemon slices to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Salmon, Recipe, Easy Dinner