Quick Cajun Salmon
This Cajun Salmon recipe is a fast and simple weeknight dinner you'll want to make on repeat.
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
Instructions
Season:
- Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel. Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning on top of the salmon fillets.
Cook:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, place salmon fillets, skin side-up (if using with skin), and sear the tops for about 4 to 6 minutes, flip the salmon, and cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes, until the salmon flakes separate easily. Turn off the heat. Salmon cooking times will vary by the thickness of the salmon pieces.
Add the Cajun butter:
- While the salmon cooks, combine the softened butter with the remaining 3 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon) in a small dish.
- Place a generous dollop of Cajun butter on top of each salmon fillet, allow it to melt for 30 seconds and plate the salmon. Use the back of a spoon to spread Cajun butter over the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1403IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
