Pan-Seared Cajun Salmon Fillets
Pan-Seared Cajun Salmon Fillets are bold and flavorful, featuring crispy, spice-rubbed salmon cooked to perfection and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 13 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a minute.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for a crispier sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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