Cajun Baked Salmon
Cajun Baked Salmon is the perfect choice for a quick and flavorful meal. Its preparation is a breeze, taking only a few minutes to assemble and baking for only 6-8 minutes.
Servings 2
Calories 521kcal
Equipment
- skillet or oven-proof pan
- measuring cup(s) magnetic handles keeps the cups together in your drawer.
- measuring spoons also magnetic, to stay firmly together in your drawer.
Ingredients
- 2 8-oz salmon fillets, skinless
- ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 fresh lemon cut in half, seeds removed
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Sprinkle both sides of salmon with Cajun seasoning.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat to medium high. When the skillet is hot, add the salmon and cook for 3 minutes. Turn fish over.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes (or until the salmon flakes easily when pierced with a fork). Remove the fish from the skillet.
- To the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the lemon slices (cut side down) and cook for 1 minute. Then carefully squeeze the juice into the skillet. Wear an oven mitt if the lemon slices are too hot to handle with your fingers. You can throw the lemon away at this point.
- Whisk the broth and garlic into the lemon juice. Bring to a medium boil and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Whisk in the butter then serve the lemon butter sauce over the salmon.
- If you’re looking for another Cajun-inspired dish to serve at your next gathering, don’t miss my Cajun Deviled Eggs. I love a spicy twist on a classic appetizer!
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Notes
Fresh lemon is best. Searing the lemon slices caramelizes their natural sugars and creates a richer, more flavorful butter sauce.
Don't overcook the salmon. It's done when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
Chicken broth adds depth to the sauce. Water works in a pinch, but the sauce won't be as rich or flavorful.
Fresh garlic is a great substitute. One minced clove can be used in place of the garlic powder for a bolder garlic flavor.
Cooking time depends on thickness. Thicker salmon fillets may need an extra minute or two in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 1239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
