4.8 from 12 votes
Cajun Blackened Salmon
Cajun Blackened Salmon is a quick and easy salmon main dish that requires only 3 ingredients and is healthy, but with a spicy kick.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless wild salmon fillets with skin on
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun Blackening Seasoning
Instructions
- Over medium high heat in a large hot skillet, heat oil.
- Sprinkle the salmon filets with the Cajun Blackening Seasoning.
- Add the salmon, seasoned side down (skin side up) for about 3 or 4 minutes. Turn salmon.
- If the skillet is oven proof, place the skillet in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- If the skillet is not oven proof, place the salmon in a foil-lined baking dish and bake at 350 degrees in the oven for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
847mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2359IU
(47%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 847mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2359IU | 47% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.