Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon

This Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon is the perfect low-carb main dish that’s packed with spicy cajun flavor and easy to make in minutes!

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I don’t know about you, but I’m really into making low carb meals for myself lately. This Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon is one of my go-to protein sources lately because it’s high in good, healthy fats, it cooks super quickly in just minutes, and it’s just SO darn tasty and flavourful! And the best part is, you can make it with whatever Cajun seasoning you like! Feel free to use store-bought Cajun seasoning, OR you can make your own in about 5 minutes with my Easy Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend recipe! Make it spicy or mild, to your family’s tastes!

How to make Cajun Salmon

I love making this Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon in my favourite tried and true Cast Iron Pan (affiliate link). It’s my go-to pan for making any grilled meat or fish, because of the beautiful crust that develops to lock in all the delicious flavour. To make this Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon, simply pat the cajun seasoning into the salmon on all sides, heat some oil in a skillet, and pan fry on both sides until cooked through completely!

Looking for MORE family meals? You’ll love this One Pan Spanish Style Chicken and Rice, or this French Onion Stuffed Chicken!

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I hope you love this Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite recipe to make in your cast iron skillet? I’d love to know!

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Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon

This Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon is the perfect low-carb main dish that's packed with spicy cajun flavor and easy to make in minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine American, Cajun, Canadian, French, Seafood

Keyword Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 73 kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 4-5 ounce salmon filets
• 2-3 tablespoons cajun seasoning get my easy homemade cajun seasoning recipe in the instructions below
• fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

2. Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and rub the cajun seasoning onto all sides of the salmon filets. 

3. Place the filets top side down in the hot skillet and cook on the first side for about 5 minutes, or until the sides begin losing their shine and colour and a golden crust forms on the first side.

4. Flip the fillets and cook on the second side for about 5 more minutes, or until the filets reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) and are safe to eat. 

5. If you're worried about over-browning, reduce the heat slightly and place a lid on the pan for about one minute. This will help the filets cook through.

6. Serve immediately alongside your favourite side dishes or over a salad.

Nutrition Facts

Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 73 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 3mg0%

Potassium 80mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 1724IU34%

Calcium 8mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.