Cajun Baked Salmon Recipe

Name: Cajun Baked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Vegetable oil, for greasing the baking pan; 4 salmon steaks, cut 1 inch thick; 2 cups salsa, if serving fish at room temperature; 1 lime, cut into quarters; Small bowl; 9 x 12-inch baking pan; Aluminum foil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil, for greasing the baking pan
4 salmon steaks, cut 1 inch thick
2 cups salsa, if serving fish at room temperature
1 lime, cut into quarters
Small bowl
9 x 12-inch baking pan
Aluminum foil

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
Combine all the spices through the cayenne pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
3
Line a 9 x 12-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, then lightly grease the foil with vegetable oil.
4
Sprinkle half the prepared spice mixture over the top of the salmon steaks.
5
Place the steaks, spiced side down, on the aluminum foil-lined baking pan and sprinkle on the remaining spice mixture.
6
S. Bake the salmon, uncovered, on the center rack of the oven for 12-14 minutes, until the fish flakes when tested with a fork.
7
Serve the fish immediately with wedges of lime, or let it cool about 1 hour and serve at room temperature topped with salsa and garnished with lime wedges.

300

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Cajun Baked Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Baked Salmon

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