Cajun Baked Salmon

Juicy, flaky Cajun baked salmon coated in bold Cajun seasoning and baked with bell peppers, onions, and garlic for an easy, flavor-packed dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 32

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Servings servings

Calories 458 kcal

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet
Baking dish

Ingredients

Salmon

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 garlic cloves smashed and minced
salt may or may not be needed depending on Cajun seasoning mix

Instructions

Preparation

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 to ensure it reaches 145°F internal temperature.

Notes

Make sure your oil is good quality and neutral in flavor to avoid bitterness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 46gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 1370mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3775IUVitamin C: 78.7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Baked, Cajun Baked Salmon, Cajun seasoning, gluten-free, one-pan dinner, Salmon

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