Cajun Baked Salmon
Tender salmon fillets, scented with sweet butter, fresh lemon, and flavor-packed Cajun seasoning. You need just 5 ingredients and this amazing fish is baked to perfection in less than 10 minutes.
This salmon is crammed with flavor! And it’s the perfect balance of flavors too. The sweet butter balances out the tangy lemon, and the lively herbs and spices in the Cajun seasoning add tremendous flavor to the mild-tasting salmon. I can’t wait for you to experience how flavors soar off the plate!
What type of Cajun seasoning should you use? Whatever you find at the grocery store – all brands are fantastic! Most Cajun seasonings contain a blend of salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Since those are pantry staples, you could easily whip up a batch of the seasoning on your own, but getting a pre-made blend makes life a lot easier. You can also use store-bought Creole seasoning.
What type of salmon should you use? I’m a big fan of wild Alaskan salmon, so that’s what I recommend. You can purchase the whole fillets (as I have pictured here) and share the fillets, or you can purchase 4 individual fillets. If you want to save a buck or two, purchase frozen salmon and thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.
Cajun Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, either larger fillets for sharing, or 4 individual fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or Creole seasoning
- Chopped green onions for serving
- Lemon slices for serving
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange the salmon on the prepared pan and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Spoon the mixture all over the salmon.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon is fork-tender. Top with green onions and serve with lemon slices on the side.