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Cajun-Crusted Seared Salmon

This Cajun-Crusted Seared Salmon dish features perfectly seasoned, smoky, and succulent salmon fillets, seared to perfection in a blend of butter and olive oil. It's a simple, hearty, and delicious meal that brings the flavors of the Cajun cuisine to your table.
2
18 min
TOTAL TIME
315
CALORIES
$3.34
PER SERVING
Cajun-Crusted Seared Salmon
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
8 min
COOK TIME
18 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the Cajun seasoning.
2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
3
Rub the Cajun seasoning generously on both sides of each salmon fillet, pressing it into the fish with your hands.
4
Wash your hands thoroughly.
5
In a large sauté pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
6
When the butter and oil are hot, add the salmon fillets, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
7
Cook the salmon fillets undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on one side.
8
Flip the fillets and cook them for another 3 to 4 minutes, until they're cooked through.
9
Pour the lemon juice over the cooked salmon fillets, and serve.
Health Info
Macros
3g
CARBS
17g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
KETO
LOW CARB
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
Contains these allergens
MILK
FISH
Frequently Asked Questions
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