Ingredients
– 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each, thawed if frozen) for the rich protein and omega-3s
– 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil to coat the salmon, create a crispy texture and lock in moisture
– 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning for spicy, smoky flavor
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2-Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick and avoid any excess moisture.
3-In a small bowl, mix the 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil with the 4 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning to form a paste.
4-Spread the seasoning paste evenly over the 4 salmon fillets, making sure each one is fully coated.
5-Place the seasoned salmon on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if your fillets have skin.
6-Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
7-Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving with sides like baked potatoes and broccoli.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to ensure the spice paste adheres properly and creates a better crust
🔥 Check salmon for doneness early – it continues cooking after removal from oven, so remove when still slightly pink in center
🌿 For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon just before serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg