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Cajun Baked Salmon

Cajun Baked Salmon

Juicy Cajun baked salmon coated with bold seasoning, served with colorful veggies for a quick, flavor-packed dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 458 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs salmon fillets
  • 1.5-2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning for salmon
  • 3 tablespoon avocado or olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning for veggies
  • 2 large bell peppers
  • 1 large red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed and minced
  • salt may or may not be needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Rub some oil over the bottom of a large cast iron skillet.
  • Slice peppers and onion, smash and mince the garlic. Mix veggies with Cajun seasoning and half of the oil.
  • Rub salmon pieces with remaining oil and then sprinkle Cajun seasoning all over.
  • Place salmon skin down in the skillet and spread veggies all around it.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of salmon.
  • Check salmon by touch or use a meat thermometer; cook to 145°F for fully done, or 125°F-130°F for medium.

Notes

Make sure your oil is good quality and neutral in flavor, so it has no bitterness to it or it will transfer into your dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 46gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 1370mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3775IUVitamin C: 78.7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cajun Baked Salmon, easy dinner, Gluten-Free, Healthy Meal, one-pan recipe, salmon
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