Easy Cajun Baked Salmon

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5.0

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Cajun Baked Salmon

Salmon filets seasoned with cajun seasoning and baked to perfection with chopped zucchini

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 skinless salmon filets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning or to taste
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley plus extra to garnish
  • 3-4 small zucchini sliced into 1-inch quarters
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400F.
  2. Rub the salmon with half a tablespoon of oil, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the cajun-coated salmon for about 2 minutes on one side, just until it gets a nice blackened color.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the zucchini, with the remaining half tablespoon of oil, garlic, parsley, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  5. Once the salmon is nicely seared, flip it and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
  6. Add the zucchini next to the salmon in the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the salmon flakes easily with a fork; The zucchini should remain crisp to the bite, so make sure not to overcook.
  7. Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • We prefer that you use skinless salmon filets. If you only have skin on filets, cook the salmon with the skin down first before flipping it to cook on the other side.
  • If you do not like zucchini you may use another veggie of your choice.
  • Use avocado oil instead of olive oil if needed

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 670mg (28%) Potassium 1174mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1132IU (23%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Potassium 1174mg 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1132IU 23%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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