Cajun Salmon Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

When you want to spice up your weeknight meal rotation, turn to this easy cajun salmon. With this recipe, a flavorful and unique dinner is ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Start by making your own homemade cajun seasoning mix by blending salt, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and three types of pepper. Crank up the heat by combining black, white, and cayenne peppers for a kick that will knock your socks off. Of course, if you are short on time, you can always use your favorite brand of prepared cajun seasoning. A whole salmon filet is coated on all sides with the cajun seasoning and pan seared to perfection. While the fish is resting, there are a few moments to make an easy pan sauce. After deglazing with a splash of your favorite southern-style beer, add butter, lemon, garlic and parsley. Instead of the beer, you can use a dry white wine for a different flavor profile, or even chicken stock if you prefer a non-alcoholic option. Spoon this flavorful pan sauce over the spicy salmon and dinner is served. Cajun salmon can be served with any of your favorite southern side dishes. It is excellent with long grain white rice or even some fried okra.

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Ingredients for Cajun Salmon Recipe

  • 0.19 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.13 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 0.06 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.06 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 0.06 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 pound Salmon Fillet
  • 1/4 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tablespoon Butter, Divided
  • 3/4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 0.13 cup Beer
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Nutrition
value
249
calories per serving
15 g Fat25 g Protein2 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    15g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    81mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    208mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    5mg
  • Vitamin B6
    170mg
  • Vitamin B9
    1309mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    15mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    55mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    257mg
  • Selenium
    43mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats