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Pan Seared Spicy Salmon
Perfectly cooked spicy salmon in a pan that's flaky and has a delicious seared crust that's ready in 20 minutes... it's a winning recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 378 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 4 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning divided
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel. Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning on top of the salmon fillets.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, place salmon fillets, skin side-up (if using with skin), and sear the tops for about 4 to 6 minutes, flip the salmon, and cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes, until the salmon flakes separate easily. Turn off the heat. Salmon cooking times will vary by the thickness of the salmon pieces.
- While the salmon cooks, combine the softened butter with the remaining 3 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon) in a small dish.
- Place a generous dollop of Cajun butter on top of each salmon fillet, allow it to melt for 30 seconds and plate the salmon. Use the back of a spoon to spread Cajun butter over the top.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
882mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1403IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 882mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1403IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.