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Easy Cajun Baked Salmon
Salmon filets seasoned with cajun seasoning and baked to perfection with chopped zucchini
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F.
- Rub the salmon with half a tablespoon of oil, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the zucchini, with the remaining half tablespoon of oil, garlic, parsley, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- Once the salmon is nicely seared, flip it and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley and enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.