Cajun-Spiced Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

Name: Cajun-Spiced Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Salmon fillets with skin, 4 pieces; Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons; Butter, 1/2 cup; Garlic cloves, 3 minced; Lemon, 1 juiced; Parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon

Prep 15 minutes | Cook 20 minutes | Intermediate | Serves 4 | Cajun

Embrace the bold flavors of the South with this Cajun-spiced salmon dish, offering a delightful crunch and a velvety lemon garlic butter finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it brings both elegance and comfort to your table with minimal effort.

What you have

Salmon fillets with skin, 4 pieces

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Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons

Butter, 1/2 cup

Garlic cloves, 3 minced

Lemon, 1 juiced

Parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped

Olive oil, 2 tablespoons

Salt, 1/2 teaspoon

Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon

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Method

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Place the salmon skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: While the salmon is baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 6: Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 7: Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
Step 8: Once salmon is cooked, drizzle with the lemon garlic butter before serving.

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