Description
A bold Cajun spice blend, olive oil, and oven baking create a tender, flaky salmon dish with smoky and zesty flavors. This easy, healthy method avoids frying, resulting in a golden crust and rich taste, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
4 skinless salmon fillets (6–8 oz each)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels
Brush olive oil evenly across skinless sides
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning liberally on both sides
Place fillets on parchment-lined baking sheet
Bake undisturbed for 12 minutes
Flip fillets carefully with tongs
Bake 8-12 minutes more until flaky
Notes
Ensure oven is fully preheated before placing salmon in.
Use skinless fillets for even cooking.
Avoid overflipping to maintain texture.
Check doneness at 145°F internal temperature.
Optional: Serve with lettuce wraps instead of flour tortillas for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6-8 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 50mg