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baked cajun salmon

Easy Baked Cajun Salmon Recipe

This Baked Cajun Salmon Recipe is super quick to make and comes out delicious every time! This salmon is seasoned then baked until perfection! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pound salmon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Rinse salmon, pat dry with a paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter and seasonings.
  • Season salmon with an even layer of the seasoning mixture on both sides. Place salmon skin side down in the bottom of a large cast iron skillet. ( You can also use a rimmed baking sheet. If you do make sure to line it with aluminum foil.)
  • Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes on the middle position of the oven rack.
  • Serve immediately with lemon. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 898mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1440IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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