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.
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.
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
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Rub the Cajun seasoning generously on both sides of each salmon fillet, pressing it into the fish with your hands.
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Wash your hands thoroughly.
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In a large sauté pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
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When the butter and oil are hot, add the salmon fillets, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
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Cook the salmon fillets undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on one side.
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Flip the fillets and cook them for another 3 to 4 minutes, until they're cooked through.
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Pour the lemon juice over the cooked salmon fillets, and serve.