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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword alaskan salmon, baked salmon, dinner, quick and easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 295kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

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

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.

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