easy cajun seared salmon

(1 rating)
Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Great tasting Salmon with a bit of a kick to it.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy cajun seared salmon

  • 4
    salmon fillets
  • 2 Tbsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic whole
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • cilantro for garnish

How To Make easy cajun seared salmon

  • 1
    Preheat oven 400 degrees. Season the skinless side of the salmon with the Cajun seasoning and salt.
  • 2
    Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or non stick skillet. Add the whole garlic cloves. Let the garlic cook about 2 minutes. Add the salmon skin side down and sear until the skin is crispy.
  • 3
    Flip the salmon over and add the lemon juice. Place skillet in oven and let bake about 5 minutes depending on how thick your fillets are. Serve garnished with cilantro.

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