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Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon

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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!

Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon

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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!

Easy One Pan Cajun Salmon with mushrooms and asparagus on Burleigh blue plate

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 232 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 (4 servings)
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 635mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin A 35.4%
Calcium 2.2%
Iron 9.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  5. Jacquelyn Hastert says

    April 18, 2019 at 9:54 pm


    I made this last night and it will be a new favorite of mine. I can’t wait to make this again and my family is wanting me to make it again tonight. One pan salmon for the win!

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