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cajun butter salmon recipe

Easy Cajun Salmon Recipe


  • Author: Johnniemay McDonald
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

What’s for dinner tonight? This spicy and flavorful pan-seared cajun salmon recipe is perfect for tonight’s dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
4 Salmon pieces

1 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Cayenne
2 1/2 tsp Chili powder
2 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
1 tsp Salt ( or salt to taste)
1 tsp olive oil
5 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fish then pat dry thoroughly.
  2. In a bowl, combine the spices and herbs. Combine well and taste. Adjust the salt if needed.
  3. Cover the fish in olive oil, then use a spoon to cover the fish in seasonings. Heat the pan on medium and add the butter to the pan. 
  4. Once the butter is melted, and the butter forms small bubbles, add the fish, season side down. DO NOT move the fish once you place it in the pan until it is time to flip it. Cook the fish for 6 minutes on each side. I like to add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan between each batch of fish. I also use a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape the pan between each batch.
  5. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Sear
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Keywords: salmon, cajun, fish