Cajun Salmon
Enjoy this Cajun Salmon recipe! It's ready in just 15 minutes and you can make in the air fryer, pan-fried on the stovetop, or oven baked.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon 450 g
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the cajun salmon spice rub
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the zoodle salad
- 1 carrot
- 1 zucchini
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian herbs
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels (the skin doesn’t need to be removed).
- Stir the cajun spices together in a small bowl.
- Brush the salmon with the olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with the spice rub and leave to marinade for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the zoodle salad by spiralising the carrot and zucchini.
- Transfer it to a skillet with the oil over a medium heat and sprinkle with the Italian herbs.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly cooked.
- Serve the zoodles topped with the air fried cajun salmon.
To cook in the air fryer
- Place the seasoned salmon filets into the bottom of your air fryer basket. Cook at 350F / 175C for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through on the inside.
Oven baked
- Add the prepared salmon to a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and cook at 425°F for 15 minutes or until cooked.
Pan fried
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat, then cook the cajun salmon flesh-side down for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for a few minutes on the other side, or until cooked.
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Notes
The best way to prepare salmon for the air fryer is to cut it into individual filets. They will cook evenly and not stick together in the air fryer basket.
Make sure to pat the salmon dry before seasoning it. This will help the spice rub stick to the fish and give it a nice crust when cooked in the air fryer, keeping it tender on the inside.
If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the salmon in the oven at 400F / 200C for 12-14 minutes or until cooked through.
If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, prepare the spice rub and store it in an airtight container. Then, when you're ready to cook, season the salmon and let it sit for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours in the fridge before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3051IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.